The Grinnell Fire Department responded to a residential fire on July 31. The house and two vehicles were a total loss. Firefighters were able to rescue a cat and reunite it with its owner. The Gilman and Kellogg Fire Departments assisted at the scene while Midwest Ambulance provided rehab for firefighters. Firefighters were on the scene for three hours and the fire remains under investigation. Photo by Duane McClun of the Grinnell Fire Department.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 1-2, 2018: Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, Nebraska State Fair,

firefighterchallenge.com .

     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. 8, 2018: Argyle Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Community Potluck Picnic, 1 p.m. at the Argyle Station on Highway 89 and Mountain Lion Lane, public invited, details on their Facebook page.

  Sept. 14 -15, 2018: Russell Volunteer Fire Department 8th Annual Best in Smoke BBQ Competition, Bandstand City Park, trophies and cash prizes, free will donation BBQ dinner at 5 p.m. at the fire station, 5th annual car show at 11 a.m., BBQ judging at 2 p.m., parade 4 p.m., garden tractor pulls 5 p.m., gun raffle 6 p.m. (Henry Golden Boy 22. Lever action, brass receiver octagon barrel). For more info call Shawn 641-203-3164, russellbestinsmoke@gmail.com

     Sept. 15, 2018: Make Your Mark 5K Neon Fun Run, Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls, 9 a.m., begins and ends at the Heritage Care Center, block party with food vendors and carnival games afterwards.

     Sept. 16, 2018: South Central District Fire School, Parkston Fire Department, new fire station East Main, Parkston.

     Sept. 16, 2018: Northwest District Fire School, Selby Fire Department, Selby.

     Sept. 20-21, 2018: South Dakota Chapter IAAI 2018 Fire Investigation Conference, Southeast Tech, Mickelson Center Room 101, 2320 N. Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD

     Sept. 22, 2018: Southeast District Fire School, registraion at Viborg School.

     Sept. 23, 2018: Badlands District Fire School, Murdo Fire Department, Murdo Auditorium, 404 Jackson Ave., Murdo.

     Sept. 22-23, 2018: CITA / Kirkwood Fire School, Cedar Rapids.

     Sept. 29, 2018: Don McCarthy Benefit, Monticello Berndes Center, bake sale starts at 3 p.m., silent auction 4-8 p.m., meal served 4-8 p.m. - adults $10 12 & under $5, music and fellowship 8 p.m.-? Don was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. If you would like to donate to the silent auction, contact any fire department member or call Ron Kelchen 319-480-3186 or Mark Spensley 319-480-1579.

Oct. 5-6, 2018: Fire Chaplain’s Basic Training, sponsored by the Dakota Territory Fire Chaplain’s Association, Bethel Assembly, 1202 N. Maple Ave., Rapid City. Contact Rodney Veldhuizen for more information.

Oct. 6, 2018: FRA Seminar, Norton.

     Oct. 6-7, 2018: Regional Fire School, Norton.

     Oct. 6-7, 2018: National Fall Firefighters Memorial Light The Night for Fallen Firefighters.

Oct. 11, 2018: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Assn. meeting, Torrington (WY) Fire Department, 7 p.m.

Oct. 19-21, 2018: 2018 Conference, Kearney, Ramada Inn.

     Oct. 19-20, 2018: Tri-State Emergency Responder Conference, Dubuque. www.nicc.edu/fireems .

     Oct. 19, 2018: The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) programs in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota will be hosting a one-day Pediatric Symposium in South Sioux City, NE.

Oct. 24-25, 2018: South Dakota EMS Preconference, Ramkota Hotel, Sioux Falls.

     Oct. 26-28, 2018: South Dakota EMS Annual Conference “Be A Superhero”, Ramkota Hotel, Sioux Falls.

 

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.

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