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Preparations are well underway for the 2025 Nebraska Fire School in Grand Island, which will be held May 16-18. This photo was taken at training at the 2024 Fire School by Taylor Anderson.

Jan. 5, 2025: Iowa Firefighters Board meeting, Eldora Fire Station, 9 a.m.

Jan. 8, 2025: Washington’s Annual Pancake Day, Washington, serving 11-1 and 5-7 p.m.

Last month, we explored the concept of reading smoke and focused on one critical attribute: velocity. This month, we study the other three attributes—volume, density, and color—to help you sharpen your situational awareness and decision-making on the fireground.

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Garage fire

On Dec. 2, at approximately 8:20 p.m. the Red Oak Fire Department, Stanton Fire Department and Elliott Fire Department were dispatched to 108 A Street on a report of a fully engulfed garage fire. Upon arrival, fire crews had a fully engulfed garage with extension beginning to the occupied house.

Making a Positive Impact

By the time you read this, I will have done one of the hardest things a person, let alone a Fire Chief, has done: I delivered a eulogy for a hard-charging young woman named Mia Shea Reynolds. Shortly after I was appointed as the Fire Chief for my hometown of Alliance, I was introduced to Mia and her family.

Leadership program

A little more than 80 firefighters from three states spent a weekend with two fire service legends on November 16 and 17. Chief Rick Lasky and Chief John Salka brought their 5 Alarm Leadership program to Vermillion and spent the two days talking tactics and leadership while sharing stories about their experiences.

On October 26, the Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Senior Level MLFTU training session. A total of 17 certified instructors participated in the training, 15 of those from west river so that our cache of Senior Lever instructors now statewide. Submitted by Don Ward, VP SDFA.

Upcoming Events

Dec. 5, 2024: 6 p.m. Arrowhead region meeting, location not listed.

Dec. 6-8, 2024: South Dakota Fire Chiefs Annual Leadership Conference, Deadwood.

Dec. 7-8, 2024: Ness City Fire School.

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Time to pass the torch

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:06 admin

Greetings MN firefighters, families and friends! The calendar says it’s January, a brand new year.

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Le Mars Fire Rescue was called to Impala Avenue west of Le Mars on Nov. 17 in the early afternoon for a pickup whose engine was on fire. The pickup was total loss. No one was hurt. Photo by Le Mars Fire Rescue .

Upcoming events

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:33 admin

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5 Ways to Improve Your Mask-Up Time

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:25 admin

Last month I wrote an article about alternative ways to stow an extension ladder halyard for a more efficient deployment.

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Guttenberg called to house fire

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:23 admin

On Friday December 1, at 7:31 a.m., the Guttenberg Fire Department was dispatched to 730 N 4^th Lane for smoke coming from a residence. Upon arrival of the first fire personnel, i

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Legislative session to start

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:20 admin

Greetings, The Iowa Wild Hockey team has set up a special night of Hockey for the Iowa Firefighters Assoc. Jan.

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Planning underway

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:16 admin

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and was able to spend time with family and friends. The new year is upon us!

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Legislative breakfast

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:15 admin

I hope that everyone had a safe and Merry Christmas and New Year holidays. The last year has flown by and a new year is upon us.

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Firefighters from Two Counties Respond to a Multiple Alarm Structure Fire

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:13 admin

The Silver City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a commercial structure in the 2200 block of US Highway 385, Unincorporated, Pennin

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Things to Learn

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:11 admin

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas holiday and safe New Year.

Any resolutions?

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New Year Thoughts

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:10 admin

It’s that time of year when we all make resolutions to be a better person. Not me, I try to make a resolution to simply remember to make a resolution.

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Time to pass the torch

Upcoming events

5 Ways to Improve Your Mask-Up Time

Guttenberg called to house fire

Legislative session to start

Planning underway

Legislative breakfast

Firefighters from Two Counties Respond to a Multiple Alarm Structure Fire

Things to Learn

New Year Thoughts

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