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Apr. 4-6, 2024: Mid-Year Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn, 7213 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls.

Apr. 5, 6 & 7, 2024: Kansas Annual Conference, Salina, KS.

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Hudson fires

On March 12, around 2:15 p.m. Hudson Fire Rescue was dispatched to a field fire in the 8800 block of Kimball in rural Waterloo. A few minutes later they were paged for a barn fire in the same area. This was then upgraded to a house fire at 8739 Kimball. Mutual aid was requested from Gilbertville Fire.

Training burn

On February 24, Daykin Volunteer Fire Department burned a vacant dwelling. It was a great experience for new and experienced firefighters of the department. Submitted by Chief James Simms.

Dive training

Last month the Pierre Dive Squad trained on retrievals in underwater structure with their masks “blacked out” to simulate zero visibility. Even though they can jump into the river, they are very thankful to have the YMCA’s support to practice these scenarios in a controlled (and warm) environment.

Welda house fire

On Thursday, February 8, at approximately 14:48 hours, 911 received a report of a residential structure fire at 23579 SW 1100 road, Welda. Upon arrival units found a one-story home fully involved with fire. At the time of the fire the area was receiving close to 40 mph winds that were fanning the fire. Additional units were requested.

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Combine fire

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:04 admin

Yankton firefighters responded to a 1996 Gleaner combine fire northwest of Yankton on Sunday, Oct. 22. The operator reported a fire near the location of a hydraulic bank under the cab.

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Year in review

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:02 admin

A quick reminder to watch your mail and email for the SDFA Membership renewal coming out.

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Where there’s smoke…

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:00 admin

About 4 years ago Anita and I had traveled, by plane, from McCook, NE to Washington, DC for some fire meeting.

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Safer grant awarded

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 09:59 admin

I hope this edition of the FireWire finds everyone doing well, it was a busy summer and is proving to be a busy fall as well for the KSFFA Executive Board.

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Department of Year

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 09:56 admin

The 146th Annual MSFDA Conference and Fire School was held Sept.

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At 9:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, Waterloo Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential fire at 529 Hope Ave. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the roof of the house. Firefighters found a fire that started in the basement and went up the chimney chase to the attic. Fire was found on multiple floors. An unresponsive resident was rescued from the house and taken to a local hospital where he later died. Photo by Larry Klodt.

Upcoming events

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:52 admin

Nov. 4, 2023: Emergency Response To Electric Vehicles Class, Nevada Fire Department hosting. Classroom portion begins at 8 a.m.

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Tactical TIC

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:45 admin

Mark your calendars for Jan. 27th & 28th, 2024. The 99th Annual Iowa State Fire School registration is open!

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Training

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:43 admin

The Sherrill Fire Department had CFT bring their live burn trailer to do a class. Brought awesome experience to both “new” and experienced firefighters.