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Iowa Firefighter, May issue

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Nebraska Firefighter, May issue

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On March 25, Black Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Polk St, incorporated Summerset, Meade County.

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

May 7, 2026: Region 3-Arrowhead, 5-5:30 p.m. Advisory Committee meeting, 5 p.m. registration, 6-8 p.m. meeting.

May 8, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighters Association meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Scribner.

Speccing Apparatus for Technical Rescue Success

Aerial apparatus have come along way over the years with regard to their capabilities such as weight capacities, tip loads, turning radius, etc. Another aspect that has evolved are parts and specialized components specific to a rescue evolution that are deemed technical rescue in nature.

Wildfire

Johnson Siding Fire Department was called out April 16 for two separate but simultaneous incidents off Highway 44 West. The first page involved a dump truck vs. powerline near Shields Road and Highway 44.

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“Dedicated to the Safety and Education of the Kansas firefighter.”

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:40 admin

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Thank you Owatonna for a great conference

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 10:16 admin

Hope you are enjoying your summer! It sure has been a busy one so far. In June, Owatonna Fire Department hosted the 139^thAnnual MSFDA Conference.

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How to Fuel & Refuel your Body

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 10:14 admin

This may be one of the most common questions that trainers receive. We live in a food-focused society that uses media and advertising to influence our decisions. Our events and gatherings are co

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North Platte to host annual conference Oct. 16-18

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 16:40 admin

Fire and Rescue members of the NSVFA:

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This photo shows Tanker 463 parked at the Valentine SEAT base in 2013.

Smokey Sez

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 16:06 admin

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IFA convention coming up in Grinnell

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 16:01 admin

I hope you are all having a good summer so far. I’m not sure what happened but it sure went by fast!

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Passing firefighting skills to the next generation

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 15:40 admin

Summer is drawing to a close. The Iowa State Fair is just around the corner and convention, as well.

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Carlisle house burn

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 15:37 admin

A Carlisle house was burned as part of a training exercise on June 29. Firefighters from Carlisle, Hartford, Northern Warren, Moravia and Pleasant Hill took part.