Upcoming Events
Feb. 2, 2018: Zearing Fire Department’s 37th Annual Pork Sandwich Day, 11 a.m-7 p.m., Dakins Community Center, Main St., Zearing, Serving BBQ pork sandwiches, potato salad, beans, coleslaw, dessert and drink, $5 per person. Proceeds to Zearing Firemen’s Association for the purchase of a Rescue Gear Trailer.
Feb. 3-4, 2018: Regional Fire School, St. Paul.
Feb. 4-10, 2018: National Burn Awareness Week
Feb. 9, 2018: Gilbert Franklin Twp. Fire and Rescue’s 4th Annual Formal Gala, 7-10:30 p.m., Prairie Moon Winery. Enjoy food from +39, a great DJ and a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gilbertfireassociation.
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Feb. 10, 2018: 3rd Annual Dakins Lake Ice Fishing Derby, Dakins Lake, Zearing, 8 a.m-1 p.m., pre-register or on-site registration starting at 7 a.m., tagged fish and largest fish categories, cash, merchandise, trophies and gift cards, 50/50 cash raffle, door prizes, contests and more. Chili lunch served on site by Zearing EMS. Proceeds to Zearing Firemen’s Association for purchase of rescue equipment trailer.
Feb. 10-11, 2018: SD Ambulance Association annual conference, Pierre.
Feb. 12, 2018: EMS Day at the capitol, Pierre.
Feb. 16, 2018: The Great Elberon Fish and Shrimp Fry, benefitting Elberon Fire and Rescue, 5-8 p.m. at the Elberon Community Center. Serving fish, shrimp or combo meals with baked beans, coleslaw and baked potato. Carry out available. Community bake sale also.
Feb. 17, 2018: Wood Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Firemen’s Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Wood Community Hall, pork and beef roast feed, door prizes, baked goods, auction, 2 gun raffle, gun safe raffle and pellet grill raffle
Feb. 18, 2018: 1 p.m., Humboldt High School, hear Richard Picciotto, highest ranking New York firefighter to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. Tickets $10 until Jan.1, $15 after Jan. 1. Email fire@cityofhumboldt.org for tickets.
Feb. 23-25, 2018: 94th Annual State Fire School, Ames.
Mar. 3-4, 2018: Regional Fire School, Lindsborg.
Mar. 10, 2018: Adair Fire Department Toy Show, 9 a.m-3 p.m., Adair-Casey School.
Mar. 10, 2018: Nebraska Fire Chiefs Association 3rd Annual Leadership Symposium presents Chief Rick Lasky, Gering Civic Center, Gering.
Mar. 11, 2018: Carroll Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Pancake and Omelet Feed, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Carroll Auditorium, free will donation, serving pancakes, omelets, sausages, coffee, milk, and juice, all proceeds go towards updating equipment and training. A bake sale sponsored by Carroll UMC will also be held.
Mar. 14-17, 2018: SCAFFA – special school.
Mar. 16, 2018: The Great Elberon Fish and Shrimp Fry, benefitting Elberon Fire and Rescue, 5-8 p.m. at the Elberon Community Center. Serving fish, shrimp or combo meals with baked beans, coleslaw and baked potato. Carry out available. Community bake sale also.
Mar. 17-28, 2018: Northwest Iowa Regional Fire School, Western Iowa Tech Comm. College, Sioux City
TBA: Indian Hills Regional Fire School, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa.
Mar. 19-30, 2018: Fire / Arson Investigation School, Ames.
Mar. 23, 2018: Board of Director’s Work Session, Marriott, Coralville, 1 p.m.
Mar. 24, 2018: Memorial meeting, 9 a.m.; Mid Year Business Meeting, 10 a.m., Marriott, Coralville.
Apr. 7-8, 2018: Regional Fire School, Grainfield.
Apr. 12, 2018: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Assn. meeting, West NE. Regional Airport Fire Department, 7 p.m.
Apr. 12-13, 2018: 7th Annual Southeast Kansas Flammable Liquids and Foam Firefighting Conference, 8 a.m-4:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, Coffeyville, no charge sessions, open to all fire, EMS, police, industry and emergency responder. For reservations, directions and agenda call Dana Denton 620-252-4659, Jerry Bennett 620-870-4488. Bring turnout gear and PPE to participate in field exercises.
Apr. 19, 2018: 30th Annual C.F.S.I. Dinner, Washington D.C.
Apr. 20-21, 2018: NVFC Spring Conference, Washington D.C.
Apr. 25-28, 2018: 2018 Annual Conference, Garden City.
April 25-28, 2018: Minnesota State Fire Department Association 143rd Annual Conference and Fire School
Alexandria, MN
Apr. 23-28, 2018: FDIC, Indianapolis, IN.
May 5-6, 2018: Regional Fire School, Hope.
May 19-20, 2018: Nebraska State Fire School, Grand Island.
June 2, 2018: FRA Seminar, Greeley County.
June 2-3, 2018: Regional Fire School, Greeley County.
June 2-3, 2018: Labette Special School.
June 9, 2018: IFA Board of Directors Meeting, 11 a.m., Solon Fire Department.
June 9, 2018: Candlelight Memorial Service, dusk, Coralville.
June 7-9, 2018: South Dakota State Fire School in Mitchell.
June 10, 2018: Memorial Service, 10:30 a.m., Coralville.
June 16, 2018: Alden Water Fights, 1 p.m., registration 12 noon-1 p.m., women 1.5 and men 2.5.
June 30, 2018: Iowa Falls Water Fights, 1 p.m., registration 12 noon-1 p.m., women 1.5 and men 2.5.
July 7, 2018: FRA Seminar, Pratt.
July 7-8, 2018: Regional Fire School, Pratt.
July 12, 2018: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Assn. meeting, Scottsbluff (City) Fire Department, 7 p.m.
Aug. 4, 2018: FRA Seminar, Atchison.
Aug. 4-5, 2018: Regional Fire School, Atchison.
Aug. 7, 2018: Hall of Flame set up, 5 p.m.
Aug. 9-19, 2018: Iowa State Fair.
Aug. 20, 2018: Hall of Flame tear down, 5 p.m.
Sept. 5-9, 2018: 140th IFA Convention, Waverly.
Sept. 9, 2018: 140th IFA Convention business meeting, 9 a.m., Waverly.
Sept. 8, 2018: FRA Seminar, Belleville.
Sept. 8-9, 2018: Regional Fire School, Belleville.
Sept. 22-23, 2018: CITA / Kirkwood Fire School, Cedar Rapids.
Oct. 6, 2018: FRA Seminar, Norton.
Oct. 6-7, 2018: Regional Fire School, Norton.
Oct. 11, 2018: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Assn. meeting, Torrington (WY) Fire Department, 7 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2018: FRA Seminar, Great Bend.
Nov. 3-4, 2018: Regional Fire School, Great Bend.
Dec. 1, 2018: FRA Seminar, Caney.
Dec. 1-2, 2018: Regional Fire School, Caney.