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Yankton Fire and Rescue responded to a truck roll over at 7:15 a.m. on the Sept. 19. The truck was carrying a fog spray consisting of a solution of water and tac oil.
It’s that time of year when your department will be getting an invoice from my desk for your 2018 dues in the South Dakota Firefighters Assn.
I was putting some finishing touches on this article, when I was notified of the unfortunate incident involving the Presho Fire Department, and the Line of Duty Death of Fire Chief Donnie Mang
Iowa
Oct. 4-5, 2017: IAPFC Fall Conference, Ankeny.
Oct. 7, 2017: Live Fire Skills Weekend, Ames.
Tickets are still available to hear nationally known firefighter and author Richard Picciotto, the highest ranking New York firefighter to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center on
Nashua and Iowa Falls battle it out during the championship match of the water application drill at the 139th annual convention of the Iowa Firefighters Association in Forest City on S
Being a member of a volunteer department has a lot of “extra” duties. When I joined I thought it was all about fighting fires and saving lives.
Thank you to the Forest City Fire Department and their families and the community for hosting a great convention. They did a fantastic job and everyone had a great time.
This is my first article as President. Before addressing my agenda, I want to thank a few people. First, and most importantly is my sweet young bride, Michelle.
Greetings from your NSVFA office! Memberships continue streaming in the office daily at a heavy pace. As of this morning, over 140 departments have already renewed their memberships!
As with every article including my last as President, I hope this finds everyone safe and doing well. As I finish out my final days leading this association, I want to say thank you.
When attending the Annual NSVFA Conference in Kearney Oct. 19-21, there are many other things to consider doing while in Kearney, when the conference isn’t in session.
Bruce Fire and Rescue held a controlled burn the morning of Sept. 9 on a structure about three miles west of Bruce, near Lake Oakwood. Photo by Brad Ruden.
Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue and Prairie Dogs Search and Rescue held disaster training at The Retreat at Pointer's Ridge, Saturday, August 19.
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