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I am writing this month’s article after having just returned from another wonderful memorial weekend in Coralville.
Being on the board of the Iowa Firefighters Association has provided me with some unique opportunities.
By Lyndsay Salb
2015/2016 R&R Workshops: Register at NSVFA.org
Nebraska Fire School was held May 15-16 at the state fairgrounds in Grand Island. Photos by Taylor Anderson.
By this time you should have your membership packets. Please don’t leave them sit on your desk. Get them to your Secretary or fill them out yourself and get them back to the office.
Who thought that this would be a dry summer?
Philip Ambulance hosted a District V meeting/training. A mock accident involving a jet ski/boat collision, at Lake Wagner north of Philip, was the scene.
By the time this article is in print, the 4th of July holiday will be here. Many communities across South Dakota permit the sale and use of safe fireworks to celebrate the holiday.
July 11, 2015: Deep River Volunteer Fire Department annual water fights, registration at noon, fights at 1 p.m., with women fighting first and men to follow, both using 1-1/2”.
The center of the State, and the center of attention was Pierre. The 2015 State Fire School was outstanding.
I June 5, 2015: Monticello Fire Department Waterball Fights, regist
A total of 13 agencies responded to a Gilbert grain elevator fire. The fire happened about 4 p.m. on April 22 at Key Cooperative.
If there is one thing I’ve learned the last few years it’s that politics is part of everyday life.
A small house across from the Verdigre Fire Hall was donated to the department for training purposes.
Jeff Gargano - Editor
P.O. Box 122
Humboldt, IA 50548
jeff@blazepublicationsinc.com
