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While teaching a recent Firefighter One program I heard one of my students say something that made me smile. “Let’s break something”. These words are spoken as a true firefighter would use them. Certainly, we don’t want to damage a person’s property and we are sad to see any loss for a member of the public.

Upcoming Events

Apr. 8, 2021: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Association meeting, Scottsbluff (rural) Fire Department.

Apr. 9-11, 2021: KSFFA Conference, Mulvane, KS.

Battle Creek controlled burn

The Battle Creek Volunteer did a controlled burn of approximately 80 acres on Saturday, March 13. Weather conditions were perfect. Photos submitted by Marlene Bomar.

Rockerville Area Wildland Fire contained at 4 acres

The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a wildland fire threatening structures in the 13000 block of Highway 16, Unincorporated Pennington County, SD on Mar. 5, 2021 at 2:41 p.m.

Sandstone fire

Finlayson Fire and Rescue, Askov Fire and Rescue and Hinckley Firewere called out for mutual aid by Sandstone Fire on a structure fire east of Sandstone on Feb. 14. See more photos inside. Submitted by Mike Drahosh of Finlayson Fire and Rescue.

IFA board members Brix, Barrick and Clemons with Senator Ragan from Mason City.

Upcoming Events

Mar. 6, 2021: Colome Fire Department’s Annual Chicken Supper, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Colome Legion.

Mar. 6, 2021: Davis Fire Department Pulled Pork Fundraiser, 5-7:30 p.m., Davis Legion, free will donation.

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New type of learning

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 08:46 admin

Hello Kansas Fire Service. Hopefully you and yours are doing well during these unusual times.

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The Onida Fire Department did some water rescue training at the Onida swimming pool in July. It was interesting and challenging trying to operate in the water while trying to package a patient safely for getting out of the water.

Upcoming Events

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:50 admin

Sept. 9-13, 2020: CANCELLED - IFA Convention, Grinnell.

Sept. 12-14, 2020: Gering Engine Academy

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“I smell Gas”

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:44 admin

It is not uncommon to be called to possible gas leak. These can be potential disasters if we are not careful.

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A 1948 structure at NEW Cooperative in Bode was burned in a training exercise on Saturday morning. A total of 60 firefighters from 14 fire departments took part in the exercise. See more photos inside this issue and at www.humboldtnews.com.

Elevator in Bode is burned

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:42 admin

On one of the hottest days of the year, July 18, three large buildings at NEW Cooperative in Bode were burned down in a training burn.

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Lake Mills training burn

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:40 admin

The Lake Mills Fire Department held a training burn on Aug. 5. Photos by Sherylee Gasper of the Lake Mills Graphic.

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Cornerstone industry severely damaged by Monday fire

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:39 admin

The Humboldt Fire Department needed backup and wasn’t shy about asking for it at a fire that broke out around 11:45 a.m. Monday morning, July 27, at Yacht Club Trailers located at 1419 11th St. N.

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IFA board members attended the Fire Service Training Bureau ribbon cutting and grand opening on Wednesday, August 12, at the new facility on Camp Dodge. Pictured from left to right: IFA Past President Marv Trimble, IFA President Gene Evans, Deputy Adjutant General Stephen Osborn, Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld, FSTB Bureau Chief John Kraemer, State Fire Marshal Dan Wood, IFA 3rd vice-president Chuck Raska and IFA 5th vice-president Aaron Clemons.

Ribbon cutting held

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:35 admin

Greetings Fellow Firefighters: As I am sitting here writing this, it seems like only yesterday I was penning my very first article as a newly elected Fifth Vice.

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Extrication Training In Custer County

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:31 admin

The Arnold Volunteer Fire Department hosted an Extrication Training on Wednesday, July 15 and Saturday, July 18 in Arnold.

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Renew your membership

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:30 admin

Nebraska Fire and Rescue members of the NSVFA; Welcome to the September issue of the Nebraska Firefighter and the last issue you will receive unless you renew your membership prior to Sept.

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Improving skills

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:28 admin

Despite temperatures in the 90s, crews from Town and Country Fire Department (Woonsocket) spent the day improving their skills.

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New type of learning

Upcoming Events

“I smell Gas”

Elevator in Bode is burned

Lake Mills training burn

Cornerstone industry severely damaged by Monday fire

Ribbon cutting held

Extrication Training In Custer County

Renew your membership

Improving skills

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