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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Communication between various agencies is essential. In this photo, Clear Lake (Iowa) Assistant Fire Chief Mike Keefe radios for assistance at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 18 West on Aug. 5. The head-on collision sent four people to the hospital. Ambulances from Clear Lake and Mason City responded to the scene investigated by the Iowa State Patrol. Photo by Chris Barragy of the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter.

Response begins at dispatch

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:38 admin

By Jim McGee

Reduced Duration Begins with a Simple Size-up Checklist

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This is a file photo from 2012. This photo was taken at the Wellnitz fire in northwest Sheridan County. Some 77,000 acres in Nebraska and South Dakota were affected by the fire, which was caused by lightning starting on Aug. 29. A total of 39 fire departments and 350 personnel from cooperating agencies in Nebraska responded to the fire. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Forest Service.

Smokey Sez….Nebraska Forest Service goes national

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:31 admin

Nebraska Forest Service Goes National

By Seth Peterson

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Joel Cerny sounds the bell during the Memorial Service at the 2013 annual conference of the NSVFA. The 2014 annual conference will be held Oct. 16-18 at North Platte, NE.

Upcoming Events

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:21 admin

Sept. 3-7, 2014: 136^th IFA Convention – Grinnell

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Who have you met?

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:09 admin

The SDFA has had several inquiries about phone calls soliciting for various firefighter organizations. The SDFA does not have companies call for funds, ever.

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Springfield, Tyndall and Avon Fire Departments came together for something other than an emergency at the Springfield rodeo grounds on July 3. Firefighter teams competed in the calf dressing contest. Photo by Sheila Kremer of the Springfield Times.

Bunkin Steer

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:05 admin

Springfield, Tyndall, and Avon fire departments came together for something other than an emergency at the Springfield rodeo grounds on July 3, 2014. Firefighter teams from each department compete

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Midland Fire Chief Reuben Vollmer visits with Peter Krings, firefighter/medic in Hilden, Germany.

Midland Chief visits fire house in Hilden, Germany

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 15:02 admin

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Controlled burn at Waco

Thu, 07/31/2014 - 08:52 admin

A controlled burn provided valuable training for firefighters from Waco, York, Utica and McCool Junction on July 12. Photo by Kathy Barnes.

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York house burn

Thu, 07/31/2014 - 08:51 admin

Fire departments from York, Waco and McCool Junction took part in a controlled burn to get rid of a structure that had partially burned in 2013. Photo by Kathy Barnes.

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Labette Regional Fire School

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:52 admin

Firefighters are pictured during hands-on training with LP props at Labette Regional Fire School. Photo by Hailey Jones.

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Vehicle fire

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:50 admin

Independence Fire/EMS was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Friday, June 13, shortly before noon. Upon arrival, the Volkswagon bus was fully engulfed.

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Neodesha fires

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:48 admin

Neodesha firefighters responded to a house fire on May 10, with mutual aid from Fredonia.

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Cherryville fire training

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:45 admin

Members of the City of Cherryvale Fire Rescue (located in Montgomery County, KS) and Cherryvale Rural Fire Dept. gathered for a regularly scheduled drill.

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Where there's smoke…...

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:41 admin

How about those grandkids? Anita and I just recently celebrated Silas’ first birthday. The poor kid has more toys than any one kid probably should have.

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“Dedicated to the Safety and Education of the Kansas firefighter.”

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 11:40 admin

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Thank you Owatonna for a great conference

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 10:16 admin

Hope you are enjoying your summer! It sure has been a busy one so far. In June, Owatonna Fire Department hosted the 139^thAnnual MSFDA Conference.

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