For training on April 20, the Grinnell Fire Department split into groups and tackled scenarios that required critical and creative thinking. For example, one group was requested with the ladder truck to assist in getting someone in cardiac arrest off of a ‘factory’ roof.
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Greeting Fellow Firefighters here we go into the summer season as we see an influx of family and community events.  The Legislation season as is over; we assisted with the Junior Firefighter program which will give young adults the insight on volunteering in their communities.  

For training on April 20, the Grinnell Fire Department split into groups and tackled scenarios that required critical and creative thinking. For example, one group was requested with the ladder truck to assist in getting someone in cardiac arrest off of a ‘factory’ roof.

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Springfield, Tyndall and Avon Fire Departments came together for something other than an emergency at the Springfield rodeo grounds on July 3. Firefighter teams competed in the calf dressing contest. Photo by Sheila Kremer of the Springfield Times.

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Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:05 admin

Springfield, Tyndall, and Avon fire departments came together for something other than an emergency at the Springfield rodeo grounds on July 3, 2014.  Firefighter teams from each department compete

York house burn

Thu, 07/31/2014 - 08:51 admin

Fire departments from York, Waco and McCool Junction took part in a controlled burn to get rid of a structure that had partially burned in 2013. Photo by Kathy Barnes.

Vehicle fire

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:50 admin

Independence Fire/EMS was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Friday, June 13, shortly before noon. Upon arrival, the Volkswagon bus was fully engulfed.

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