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Firefighters and resources from four departments responded to an early morning house fire in southeast Nebraska, on Wednesday, July 31. The fire broke out at a home along North 8th Street in Wymore.

Sept. 4-7, 2024: Iowa Firefighters Convention, Iowa Falls.

Sept. 6-7, 2024: SFM Training Division Incident Safety Officer Course, Wayne Fire Dept., 501 Tomar Drive, Wayne, NE.

Sept. 7-8, 2024: Oakley Fire School.

Crib Dump

In this article, we look at the proper technique for searching cribs during primary search operations. Cribs, like beds, are a unique piece of furniture that firefighters must be able to quickly identify, in limited visibility and search in a way that is safest for the potential victims inside.

Rescue dog

Le Mars firefighters were called on Monday, July 29, to rescue a dog stranded along the riverbank on Highway 75 North. The dog was stuck in the mud along the embankment. AC Schwarz was able to retrieve the dog and bring it to safety.

Hall of Flame

Greetings fellow firefighters, hope everyone is healthy and doing well in your family and your communities. It has been a different summer weatherwise, and I hope everyone has been able to enjoy the time with your families and friends.

Grass fire

Officials say several hundred acres of grassland burned in southeastern Sioux County on Friday, August 2, drawing a heavy response from fire crews.

Air show

Holt County Fire Departments took part in putting on the O’Neill Summerfest Air Show on July 19 and 20. The departments provided

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Fire at construction site

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:14 admin

A construction trailer at the site of a new hotel caught fire on Feb. 22. Early indications for the fire point to an electrical heater.

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Big Climb

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:13 admin

Members of the Andover Fire Department are pictured during a Big Climb event.

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It’s All About The Core… What , Why and How

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:10 admin

We all hear the term “Core” often, but what exactly does that refer to?

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Benefits Summit

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:08 admin

February 15-18, 2015 I joined 25 other State Fire Associations in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the National Benefits Summit to represent the Minnesota Fire Service. The Benefits Summit is an opport