Fire and Iron
Firefighters from South Dakota recently attended the Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club Region 2 rally in Gaylord, MI, on June 24.
Firefighters from South Dakota recently attended the Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club Region 2 rally in Gaylord, MI, on June 24.
Where oh where has the summer gone. Here we are in August and two-thirds of the summer is over.
The summer rains have been plentiful for many parts of the state. Although, there are some areas that have been missed on several occasions, or seen the rain faucet turned off.
Aug. 8, 2015: Hopkinton waterfight. Registration at 11 a.m.. Women’s start at noon, men to follow 2 and ½ inch. Questions call Eric Sheehy at 563-920-3467.
A view of a training burn held by the Cedar Rapids Fire Department on May 19. Photo by Richard C. Harman.
I am writing this month’s article after having just returned from another wonderful memorial weekend in Coralville.
Being on the board of the Iowa Firefighters Association has provided me with some unique opportunities.
By Lyndsay Salb
2015/2016 R&R Workshops: Register at NSVFA.org
Nebraska Fire School was held May 15-16 at the state fairgrounds in Grand Island. Photos by Taylor Anderson.
By this time you should have your membership packets. Please don’t leave them sit on your desk. Get them to your Secretary or fill them out yourself and get them back to the office.
Who thought that this would be a dry summer?
Philip Ambulance hosted a District V meeting/training. A mock accident involving a jet ski/boat collision, at Lake Wagner north of Philip, was the scene.
By the time this article is in print, the 4th of July holiday will be here. Many communities across South Dakota permit the sale and use of safe fireworks to celebrate the holiday.
July 11, 2015: Deep River Volunteer Fire Department annual water fights, registration at noon, fights at 1 p.m., with women fighting first and men to follow, both using 1-1/2”.
The center of the State, and the center of attention was Pierre. The 2015 State Fire School was outstanding.
Jeff Gargano - Editor
P.O. Box 122
Humboldt, IA 50548
jeff@blazepublicationsinc.com