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Hawarden Fire conducted a controlled burn on Aug. 21. Submitted by Duane Schiefen.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2019: Midwest Traffic Safety Summit, Iowa State University Scheman Building, Ames.

Oct. 3, 2019: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Association meeting, Gering Fire Department.

On Aug. 29, 2019 at 3:25 a.m. the Shelby Fire Department was dispatched to 504 Plateau Street for a structure fire by the Shelby County 911 Center. Avoca Fire Department was also dispatched for mutual aid.

“Is this a drill?”

It is rare for a department to be called to a plane crash. In fact, it is so uncommon to hear this type of call come from our dispatch I think most of us will ask “is this a drill?” Responding to an aircraft emergency can introduce us to hazards we may not be prepared to deal with.

Rollover accident

A two-vehicle accident in Bellwood Saturday evening, Aug. 31, resulted in four injuries. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 64 and Esplanade Street. As a result of the accident, one vehicle had rolled onto its top, and another vehicle was damaged and facing south on the highway.

Boat operations and rescue class

On August 23-25, the North Sioux City Fire Department hosted a Boat Operations and Rescue class at the department. The class was taught by PRI and was attended by the other departments in the Siouxland area. They trained on: shore operations, standing water/lake operations, and also on river operations.

Tractor versus power pole

The Viborg Fire Department was called to a tractor versus power pole call. The operator of the farm tractor struck the power line pole with the tillage implement while trying to clear tall weeds in a field. Crews from Southeastern E

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144th Annual Conference and Fire School, April 26-27 in Mankato

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 13:52 admin

I am anxiously awaiting the upcoming annual 144th Annual Conference and Fire School, April 26-27 in Mankato and from what I’ve heard, many of you are as well!

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Upcoming Events

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:29 admin

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Anamosa fire

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:17 admin

Anamosa firefighters received a report of a house fire Monday afternoon, Jan. 14, and upon arrival the front portion of the house was ablaze.

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“Triage” Sorting out a disaster

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:16 admin

It seems as though we hear of mass casualty incidents every week. Part of this is how connected we are with the rest of the world. In the past, news traveled much slower.

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Barn fire

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:14 admin

The Red Oak Fire Department was called to a barn fire on Feb. 11. The barn was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived.

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Practicing on ice

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:13 admin

Members of the Humboldt Fire Department took part in ice rescue training instructed by Gary Owen of Professional Rescue Innovations through the Fire Service Training Bureau training pr

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Legislative update

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:12 admin

The legislature is in full swing. The IFA has a full legislative agenda and our bills are slowly coming out of the Legislative Service Agency.

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A message from the President

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 14:10 admin

Hello Iowa’s Firefighters. Well I hope this article finds you all well. We can only hope all these snowstorms are done and we will be on the road to spring.