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.

     A building and the hay inside it were destroyed Dec. 29 in an apparent electrical fire at the residence of John Berres in rural Alberta, Morris Fire Chief Dave Dybdal said.

     Minnesota Firefighters, Hi Everyone. I hope 2019 is serving you well so far.

     A dairy barn (no longer actively used as a dairy barn but was being restored) caught fire Sunday morning, Dec. 12 at 9:41 a.m. The barn was a total loss, burning to the ground.

     Happy New Year to Everyone!

     It has been one year since I got on board with the IFA! What a crazy, wonderful, blessed year this has been. I have learned so much in the last 12 months and still learning.

Firefighters from Wayne, Pierce, Clarkson, Columbus and North Platte Volunteer Fire Departments, along with trainers from the Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s Office, took part in a controlled

     Happy New Year from the NSVFA Secretary’s office and the Executive Board of the Association.  I am hopeful that you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year’s filled with family, friends and go