Blaze Publications

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Nebraska Firefighter, August issue

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Iowa Firefighter, August issue

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Upcoming events for Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas

Aug. 1-2, 2026: Fire School, Bentley, KS.

August 2, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Association meeting, 3 p.m., Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E, Ponca, NE 68770.

Aug. 13-23, 2026: IFA Hall of Flame, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines.

Attic Fire Suppression: Work the Eave, Not Just the Gable

Attic fires can present a significant challenge for engine companies. Access is often limited, visibility is poor, and the structural components of the roof can prevent an exterior hose stream from reaching the burning materials.

Huxley training

We had a very successful controlled house burn on July 18.

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Upcoming Events

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 09:04 admin

Aug. 3, 2018: Marble Rock Firemen’s Supper, Marble Rock, serving pork loin, hot dogs, beans, chips, potato salad, coleslaw and bars.

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Mount Pleasant house fire

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:47 admin

The Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to a house fire on the morning of July 4. Firefighters were able to save the house but it was heavily damaged by smoke and fire.

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Department Diversity

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:45 admin

Typically, volunteer departments are struggling to find good members.

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Help needed at Hall of Flame at Iowa State Fair

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:43 admin

The Iowa State Fair is starting in just a few days away.

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Water rescue

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:40 admin

Members of Battle Creek Fire and Rescue work on rescuing a female from the Elkhorn River northwest of Battle Creek on July 8.

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Battle Creek fire call

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:38 admin

Battle Creek Fire and Norfolk Fire were called out to a house fire at 837 Rd south west of Norfolk early Saturday morning. Upon arrival fire crews found a house fully engulfed.

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The best call is when everyone goes home in the same shape they showed up in

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:36 admin

We have entered the dog days of summer and in the eastern end of the state we have had some nice rains.

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The Annual NSVFA Conference is fast approaching

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:34 admin

Greetings Fellow First Responders. As I start my article I want to thank all First Responders across the state for all you do for your communities.

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Black Miner fire

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:32 admin

Brian Rupert of Hill City Fire Department and Jeremy Dalman of the US Forest Service prepare to fell a tree on the Black Miner Fire in Hill City limits.

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Piedmont structure fire

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:30 admin

The Piedmont Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Service, responded to a report of smoke and fire visible in a residential structure at 7208 DIANN DR unincorporated Meade, SD at approximately 8:16 a.

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Box Elder structure fire held to a single alarm

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:28 admin

The Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of smoke and fire visible in a residential structure at 337 Cottonwood Dr., Box Elder, SD. on June 25, 2018.

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Ideas for Fire School?

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 08:26 admin

I hope your summer is as wet as ours has been here in Rapid City. As I write this in Mid-July we are over six inches above normal for moisture. Simply wow.