“No Door, Then Make One!”
When given a choice for making entry into a structure, it is always best to use a normal entry point. This would be an active doorway when available.
An Army Firefighter in Vietnam 1970-1971
Michael Louis Kuk has published his memoirs from his time in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. The book is available for wholesale order through the Ingram Content Network.
House fire
A Feb. 2 house fire in Lake Mills displaced four adults and six children. When firefighters arrived flames were shooting out of the porch.
Firefighter Day on the Hill
Dear IFA membership, Hello all, what a month it has been since my last article. Let’s start with firefighter day on the hill.
Leadership Symposium March 26 & 27
As stated in the last article this years Nebraska Fire Chief’s Association Leadership Symposium will cover two days with the Buffalo County Mutual Aid Association providing the second day of tra
Breakfast a success
So, as I write this, it is Valentine’s Day, and you read it in the middle of March. I like to give gifts as much as most people and do want my loved ones to know I care like all of you.
Harney Street Structure Fire Escalates to Multiple Alarms
On Jan. 20, 2022 at 9:06 p.m. the Custer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 400 block of Harney St., incorporated, Custer City, Custer County, SD.
Grant information
In mid-February I spent a week at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland doing panel review for the Assistance to Firefighter Grant program.
Plenty of training
First and foremost, I wish to pass my condolences along to the families, friends, and department members of Chancellor Fire Chief Jeb Ford, and, Lake County Deputy Braxton Hofman.






















