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Firefighters and resources from four departments responded to an early morning house fire in southeast Nebraska, on Wednesday, July 31. The fire broke out at a home along North 8th Street in Wymore.

Sept. 4-7, 2024: Iowa Firefighters Convention, Iowa Falls.

Sept. 6-7, 2024: SFM Training Division Incident Safety Officer Course, Wayne Fire Dept., 501 Tomar Drive, Wayne, NE.

Sept. 7-8, 2024: Oakley Fire School.

Crib Dump

In this article, we look at the proper technique for searching cribs during primary search operations. Cribs, like beds, are a unique piece of furniture that firefighters must be able to quickly identify, in limited visibility and search in a way that is safest for the potential victims inside.

Rescue dog

Le Mars firefighters were called on Monday, July 29, to rescue a dog stranded along the riverbank on Highway 75 North. The dog was stuck in the mud along the embankment. AC Schwarz was able to retrieve the dog and bring it to safety.

Hall of Flame

Greetings fellow firefighters, hope everyone is healthy and doing well in your family and your communities. It has been a different summer weatherwise, and I hope everyone has been able to enjoy the time with your families and friends.

Grass fire

Officials say several hundred acres of grassland burned in southeastern Sioux County on Friday, August 2, drawing a heavy response from fire crews.

Air show

Holt County Fire Departments took part in putting on the O’Neill Summerfest Air Show on July 19 and 20. The departments provided

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Truck fire

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:27 admin

Protivin Fire Department was paged out for a truck on fire next to a corn field on 170th Street and Willow Avenue just four miles north of Protivin on October 20 at 3:50 p.m.

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States share ideas

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:25 admin

Greetings, As I write this, we are preparing to attend the States meeting in Johnston.

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Dakota City hosts conference

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:09 admin

And yet another NSVFA conference is in the books! I want to thank the Dakota City Fire Department for a great conference.

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Dues structure

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:06 admin

I am looking forward to serving as President for the 23-24 term for the NSVFA.

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Combine fire

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:04 admin

Yankton firefighters responded to a 1996 Gleaner combine fire northwest of Yankton on Sunday, Oct. 22. The operator reported a fire near the location of a hydraulic bank under the cab.

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Year in review

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:02 admin

A quick reminder to watch your mail and email for the SDFA Membership renewal coming out.

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Where there’s smoke…

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:00 admin

About 4 years ago Anita and I had traveled, by plane, from McCook, NE to Washington, DC for some fire meeting.

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Safer grant awarded

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 09:59 admin

I hope this edition of the FireWire finds everyone doing well, it was a busy summer and is proving to be a busy fall as well for the KSFFA Executive Board.