Upcoming Events
Sept. 8-12, 2021: IFA Annual Convention, Grinnell.
Sept. 10, 2021: Climb for 9/11, 9/11 stair climb of the Verbio tower, Nevada, 4-7 p.m., photo at 4 p.m. before the climb, entry is through the Southeast gate near Lincoln Energy on the frontage road. RSVP as space is limited: rreynolds@cityofnevadaiowa.org .
Sept. 10, 11 & 12, 2021: 5th Annual West Nebraska Engine Academy, Gering.
Sept. 11, 2021: “Let’s Roll” Ride, 9-11 Memorial Run to Honor Our Fallen Heroes, Join Wind & Fire along with Fire & Iron Firefighters, meet at Spearfish Station #1, 622 Canyon St. & Hudson. Sign up 8 a.m., leaves after the service, Deadwood and Hill City department stops, ending at TwinTowers Memorial at Crazy Horse, Custer. For questions call Rich “Twig” Stanger, 303-818-1725, 605-639-0864, wnfire@rocketmail.com
Sept. 11, 2021: Peer Support Foundation hosts annual red tie formal Iowa Fire Fighter Gala, Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines, 6 p.m. Ticket on sale Mar. 1, 2021.
Sept. 11-12, 2021: Regional Fire School, Stockton.
Sept. 19, 2021: Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Nebraska Firefighters Museum, Kearney.
Sept. 24-26, 2021: Fall Fire Conference, AmericInn Hotel Conference Center, Fort Pierre.
Sept. 25, 2021: SDEMSA Annual Charity Golf Tournament will host its fourth event, a bit later than normal allowing you time to get a team together for a day of fun - Rapid City, The Golf Club at Red Rock.
Sept. 25, 2021: Postville Fire Department 125 Years of Service Event. Events include bean bag tournament, registration at 10 a.m., start at 11 a.m.; waterball fights, registration at 10 a.m., start at 11 a.m., men’s first 1-1/2” hose; open house 4 p.m. until parade time; and parade of lights at dusk.
Oct. 2, 2021: 2021 Southeast South Dakota Fall School, Harrisburg.
Oct. 2-3, 2021: Regional Fire School, Wamego.
Oct. 7, 2021: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Association meeting, Torrington (WY) Fire Department.
Oct. 15-16, 2021: Tri State Emergency Responder Conference, Dubuque, www.NICC.edu/fireems
Oct. 15-17, 2021: NSVFA Annual Conference, Chadron.
Nov. 6-7, 2021: Regional Fire School, Osage County.
Nov. 13-14, 2021: Recruitment and Retention Workshop, Columbus Fire Department, 4630 Howard Blvd., Columbus.
Dec. 4-5, 2021: Regional Fire School, Larned.
Dec. 4-5, 2021: SFM Training Division Course – Preparation for Initial Company Operations, Kearney Fire Department, 2211 Avenue A, Kearney. Register early.
Jan. 8-9, 2022: SFM Training Division Course – Decision Making for Initial Company Operations, Columbus Fire Department, 4630 Howard Blvd., Columbus. Register early.
Jan. 18, 2022: Firefighter Day on the Hill, Chili Cookoff.
Mar. 17-20, 2022: Mid-Year Meeting, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames.
Mar. 30-Apr. 2, 2023: Mid-Year Meeting, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames.
Apr. 22-23, 2022: 145th MSFDA Annual Conference and Fire School, Willmar.
May 20-22, 2022: 2022 Nebraska Fire School, Grand Island.