Blaze Publications

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Nebraska Firefighter, August issue

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Iowa Firefighter, August issue

Click here to view the August issue of the Iowa Firefighter: https://www.iowafirefightersassociation.com/iowa-firefighter

Upcoming events for Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas

Aug. 1-2, 2026: Fire School, Bentley, KS.

August 2, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Association meeting, 3 p.m., Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E, Ponca, NE 68770.

Aug. 13-23, 2026: IFA Hall of Flame, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines.

Attic Fire Suppression: Work the Eave, Not Just the Gable

Attic fires can present a significant challenge for engine companies. Access is often limited, visibility is poor, and the structural components of the roof can prevent an exterior hose stream from reaching the burning materials.

Huxley training

We had a very successful controlled house burn on July 18.

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Rockerville structure fire

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:12 admin

On Nov.

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New Year, Something New or Knew?

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:10 admin

Happy New Year to everyone.

It’s a new year. What did you learn in 2025?

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Ice rescue training

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:06 admin

Norfolk Fire and Rescue C-Shift spent time out at Skyview Lake on Dec. 16 doing annual ice rescue training. Crews trained on rescuing victims and self-rescue techniques.

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A New Year of Service, Purpose, and Gratitude

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:04 admin

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South Dakota Firefighter, December issue

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 19:28 admin

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Iowa Firefighter, December issue

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 13:31 admin

Click to view the December issue of the Iowa Firefighter

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Nebraska Firefighter, December issue

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 13:28 admin

Click to view the December issue of the Nebraska Firefighter

https://www.nsvfa.org/nebraska-firefighter

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The Iowa Firefighters Association hosted the annual States Networking meeting in Des Moines on Nov. 7-8. A total of eight states were represented as they shared ideas and information.

Upcoming events for Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 13:23 admin

Dec. 4, 2025: Region 3 Arrowhead, 5 p.m. registration, 5-5:30 p.m. Advisory Committee meeting, 6-8 p.m. meeting.

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No Gym, No Excuses

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 13:19 admin

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Length of Service Award Program

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 13:07 admin

Greetings to all fellow firefighters. Where has the year gone it seems to go faster every year. This is the time of year that can be rough as its cold and there are unpredictable weather conditio

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Fund drive underway to expand Nebraska Firefighters Museum

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 13:05 admin

Nebraska Fire Departments and their Auxiliaries have been generous in donating apparatus, equipment and artifacts to the Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Educa