Blaze Publications

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Nebraska Firefighter, August issue

Click here for the August issue: https://www.nsvfa.org/nebraska-firefighter

Iowa Firefighter, August issue

Click here to view the August issue of the Iowa Firefighter: https://www.iowafirefightersassociation.com/iowa-firefighter

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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Needing volunteers for Hall of Flame

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:27 admin

This past weekend was the annual memorial service at the Iowa Firefighters Memorial in Coralville.

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Bill Halleran at the IFA Memorial service. Photo by Jack Runge.

IFA holds Memorial Service

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:26 admin

The Iowa Firefighters Association board held its Annual Memorial meeting on Saturday 6/10/17 in Riverside prior to heading to Coralville for the Candlelight Vigil Ceremony.

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Road ditch fire

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:23 admin

On June 10, members of the Stanton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire in a county road ditch about seven miles northwest of Stanton.

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Training

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:22 admin

Roseanne Scurto took this photo during training at Nebraska Fire School in Grand Island in May.

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NVFC National Benefits Summit Sept. 25-26 in Kearney, NE

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:19 admin

I hope this article finds everyone well, and enjoying the summer. A lot of things have been going on in your state association since fire school. Please read all that is going on below:

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Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:16 admin

The Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center, including the Firefighter and EMS Memorial, is located at Kearney, NE and very easily accessible off of I-80 with the new East Exit.

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Water fights

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:13 admin

Water fights sponsored by Heiman, Inc., were held at 2017 South Dakota Fire School in Mitchell.

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Vendor outdoor equipment display at South Dakota Fire School

Free Hazmat Training Available through ALERT Grant

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:10 admin

Do you feel adequately prepared to respond to a hazmat incident? Equip yourself with the knowledge today!

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Fire School

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:06 admin

Hello Firefighters.

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Fire School Wrap-up

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 13:03 admin

It is hard to believe the 2017 year is already half over. Or to put a positive spin on it, there are still six months left to get more accomplished this year.

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Firefighter calendar

Sat, 06/10/2017 - 10:11 admin

The Kansas Firefighter Alliance wishes to invite firefighters from across Kansas to apply for a spot in the 2018 Kansas Firefighter Calendar. Will you help us get the word out! Previously we work