In December 2024 and January 2025, we examined the four attributes of smoke: velocity, volume, density, and color. Understanding each attribute is important, but firefighters must also know how to combine those observations into a quick, repeatable size-up.

Kensington Fire Department was assisted by Lowry Fire Department and First Responders, Brandon Fire Department, Evansville Fire Department, Hoffman Fire Department and Hoffman Ambulance at

     Hello Minnesota Firefighters! Unfortunately, by the time you read this, we won’t be done talking about COVID-19 yet.

     Hello Kansas Fire Service.  I hope this edition of the Firewire finds you and yours doing well.

     I know this isn’t my standard monthly training drill but, I would like to share with you a letter written by my daughter and posted during fire prevention week. Scott Meiecke

The Recruitment and Retention Workshop was held on September 19 and 20 in McCook. The Instructors put on a great workshop with really good participation among those in attendance.

South Central District 7 Fall Fire School was held in Parkston on Sept. 12. Classes included Small Departments Matter and Firefighters and EMTs Working Together for a Common Goal.

     Well I will be right up front. It is that time of year when I will be sending out the annual membership dues notice to your department. Membership dues for 2021 has begun.