Blaze Publications

House burn in Livermore, Iowa. Photo by Kirk Hundertmark

Jan. 8, 2020: Washington Fire Department’s Pancake Day, lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., supper 5-7 p.m.

Jan. 9, 2020: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Association meeting, Lyman Fire Department.

I think it is comical how when you give a child a fire helmet, they will most likely put it on with the brim forward like a baseball cap. The reason they do this is that is how they were taught to wear a hat. They have a predetermined idea of what looks right. This is an example of a paradigm.

Manilla fire

A fire in a corn crib spread to a machine shed and another out building just east of Manilla on Dec. 9. Firefighters from Manilla, Manning, Irwin and Denison battled the fire in 15 temperatures (four below zero windchill). Photos by Jim Clark, Denison Volunteer Fire Department.

Training burn

On Nov. 24, Staplehurst Fire Department hosted a training house burn. Firefighters from Staplehurst, Tamora, Utica, Bee and Gresham took part. The Southeast Nebraska Medical Reserve Corps was also there to help with blood pressure and firefighter rehab, freeing up EMTs and firefighters to practice. Submitted by Cody Meredith.

Two-vehicle accident

Yankton and Lesterville firefighters along with three ambulances from Yankton County responded to a two-vehicle accident north of Yankton on Highway 81.

Freeman house fire

Freeman firefighters attack the west side of a house fire about 5 a.m. on Nov. 29. With the fire in full blaze when firefighters arrived, they worked to preserve the surrounding area, including a home immediately to the east. See story and more photos inside. Photo by Jeremy Waltner, Publisher of the Freeman Courier.

See all the fire and rescue action from the midwest. For just 50 cents a month, you can have access to the latest fire and rescue news from Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and more. See fire stories, photos and video.
Click here to subscribe.

21,000 firefighters in the state

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 13:29 admin

Minnesota Firefighters, I recently attended a meeting with other fire service leaders and some government officials. In this meeting, I had the opportunity to explain to the good people at th

Read more about 21,000 firefighters in the state

Lightning causes tank battery fire Friday morning

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 13:27 admin

A sharp lightning bolt struck the oil tank battery in the 1000 block of S. Cypress St. Friday morning causing a large fire and huge plumes of thick, black smoke.

Read more about Lightning causes tank battery fire Friday morning

Where There’s Smoke...

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 13:24 admin

This fire service ride has always been exciting. I think back on the many times my family took second position to going to fires, wrecks and weather events.

Read more about Where There’s Smoke...

Prepare fire prevention programs

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 13:23 admin

Hello Kansas Fire Service. Hopefully this article finds you doing well. The heat has been on and we need to make sure we are watching our folks to take care of them during this summer heat.

Read more about Prepare fire prevention programs

This training photo was taken at Nebraska Fire School by Taylor Anderson.

Firefighter symposium

Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:17 admin

Metropolitan Community College will host a Firefighter Symposium on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Read more about Firefighter symposium

Upcoming Events

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:42 admin

July 6, 2019: 125^th Celebration of Mechanicsville Fire Department, softball tournament, bags tournament, awards, parade at 18:30 and a street dance at 20:00 to midn

Read more about Upcoming Events

The 25th annual Memorial Service was held June 9 at the Iowa Firefighters Memorial site at Coralville. Photo by Terri Runge.

25th Annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:37 admin

The 25th Annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial weekend was very pleasant. For those who joined us, they saw the recent renovations to the Visitors Center.