Blaze Publications

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Nebraska Firefighter, August issue

Click here for the August issue: https://www.nsvfa.org/nebraska-firefighter

Iowa Firefighter, August issue

Click here to view the August issue of the Iowa Firefighter: https://www.iowafirefightersassociation.com/iowa-firefighter

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

Aug. 1-2, 2026: Fire School, Bentley, KS.

August 2, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Association meeting, 3 p.m., Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E, Ponca, NE 68770.

Aug. 13-23, 2026: IFA Hall of Flame, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines.

Attic Fire Suppression: Work the Eave, Not Just the Gable

Attic fires can present a significant challenge for engine companies. Access is often limited, visibility is poor, and the structural components of the roof can prevent an exterior hose stream from reaching the burning materials.

Huxley training

We had a very successful controlled house burn on July 18.

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Welcome to the 133rd annual conference

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:37 admin

To the members of the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association and Auxiliary:

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Training came next after the York Fire Department won an aluminum grain rescue tube from Nationwide. Value of the tube and this hands-on training is $8,000. (Courtesy photo)

York grain bin rescue

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:35 admin

Pulling a trapped victim free from grain in a bin without inflicting serious injury or death is nearly impossible … unless a rescue tube and people trained

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Ready for Nebraska City

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:33 admin

As I write this, there is a definite nip in the air and fall is approaching fast.

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Fall Preparations – Wear it and Wash it

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:07 admin

October…Cooler temperatures, football, and harvest seasons are upon us. Halloween is coming. And it is Fire Prevention and Home Safety Month.

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Photo courtesy of Sturgis Fire Department Facebook page

Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Sturgis Fire

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:06 admin

The National Response Team (NRT) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with agents from the ATF St.

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Brookings Holds Second Annual Extrication Extravaganza

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 11:04 admin

On Saturday, Aug.

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Hays training

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:59 admin

The Northwest Kansas Regional Rescue Team conducted search and rescue training at the Hess Services plant on Aug. 29.

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Training in Stockton

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:58 admin

These photos were taken of training in Stockton, KS.

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Where There’s Smoke...

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:55 admin

By Steve Hirsch,

KSFFA Secretary

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Get out in the public eye

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:53 admin

By Kevin Flory,

KSFFA President

Hello Kansas Fire Service,

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Blueprints for building a rookie

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:50 admin

By Paul Rank

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Park Rapids rainbow

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:45 admin

This photo was taken during a recent training session conducted by the Park Rapids Fire Department.

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Why are we doing this?

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:33 admin

Minnesota Firefighters,

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Fire Prevention Week

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:32 admin

Happy Fall! After a fun summer, our kids are back to school and things around the house are returning to somewhat of a normal (but hectic!) schedule again. Fall is a busy time for our kids with t

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Schedule Changes Help Our Health “Fall” Into Place

Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:31 admin

As the new season approaches and we head into fall, it sets a perfect time for us to create changes in our routines. Making adjustments to your schedule a

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