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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 Proceeds go towards replacing outdated breathing apparatus.

Where’s The Hydrant

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 ice rescue

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.

Ice rescue

The weekend of Jan.

Upcoming events

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

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

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

Interior Door Removal

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.

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Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy

Thu, 03/20/2014 - 12:45 admin

The Seventh Annual Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy (NWFA) will take place April 26 – May 4, 2014 at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford.

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Training at Ogallala

Wed, 03/19/2014 - 14:06 admin

Several western Nebraska departments recently participated in a S130/S190 “Red Card” class, hosted by Ogallala Fire and Rescue.

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Fire Departments are Encouraged to Participate in Wildfire Awareness Week

Wed, 03/19/2014 - 14:04 admin

Wildfire Awareness Week will take place on May 2-10, throughout the State of South Dakota.

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States Networking

Wed, 03/19/2014 - 13:47 admin

The annual States Networking meeting was held in Des Moines Nov. 8-9 with the states of Iowa, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas represented.