Midwest Firefighter

   As I travel the state of Nebraska, I enjoy visiting with scores of firefighters and sharing some great stories.  Lately, I have heard about a few departments still carrying on the decades-old tr

On Nov. 10, at 2:30 a.m. Colman Fire and Rescue was called to I-29 mile marker 102 for a cattle pot loaded with 600 pound calves that had tipped over in the median.

   I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas holiday and safe New Year. 

   Any resolutions?

   Here is a New Year resolution for you. Go learn something new in the fire service.

   Wall Volunteer Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of Eagle Cir, Wall, SD on Nov. 20, 2022 at 2:45 p.m.

   HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I’m sure most of you have already celebrated the New Year in one way or another.

Dec. 2-4, 2022: South Dakota Fire Chiefs Leadership Conference, Cadillac Jacks Resort, Deadwood.

   I wonder how many times our hose gets handled in its lifetime. On some of our trucks it may not move very much. On others it is unloaded and loaded on every call.

   Season’s Greetings to all my fellow firefighters. It’s been a busy month for the board.