Redfield, SD, training

   Mar. 4, 2023: Colome Fire Department’s Supper, serving 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Colome American Legion. Free will donation. Proceeds go towards replacing outdated breathing apparatus.   

   As an officer, when I approach a structure fire there are a few things I look for upon arrival. The first is the extent of the fire. The second is the type of structure. The third is to determine if there are any rescue efforts that need to take place.

Denison Volunteer Fire Department performed a nighttime ice rescue drill at their local Yellowsmoke Park east of town on Jan. 25. It was a comfortable 18 degrees with a light wind. A training hole in the ice just off of the boat landing was made.

The weekend of Jan.

Training in Kansas

   Feb. 1, 2023: 2023 Firefighter Day On The Hill Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1st floor rotunda, Capitol, Des Moines.

Feb. 3-5, 2023: Les Lukert Conference, Kearney.

Feb. 11-12, 2023: Fire School, Plainville, KS.

   Face it, the fire department is much more than fighting fires. We are the ones that get called when others simply don’t know what to do or who to call. Whether it’s the cat in the tree or a leaking tank. My department is often called to assist the ambulance. I must admit, I do enjoy these calls.

Redfield, SD, training
Training in Kansas

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