On April 22, Storm Lake firefighters took to Sunset Park for a unique training opportunity. With numerous trees down in the park it allowed ample opportunities for chainsaw operations and specialized rescue training. Hurst rescue tools, lifting air bags, chocks and cribbing were all used to complete the specialized rescue evolutions, simulating how they would efficiently and safely remove a possible trapped victim.
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   June 7, 2025: IFA Board of Directors Meeting, Solon Fire Station.

   June 7-8, 2025: 30th Annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial Service and Candlelight Service.

June 7-8, 2025: Kansas State Firefighters Association 2025 Fire School, Scott City.

Air Entrainment: A Vital Variable in Water Application

   If you were to ask a police officer about their service weapon, they would not only be able to demonstrate competence in handling it but also describe its features in detail. They know their weapon intimately because they understand it can be the difference between life and death.

Iowa Firefighters Memorial Wall Expansion

Iowa Firefighters Association Members, 

   By now most of you are aware that the Iowa Firefighters Memorial in Coralville will need an expansion in order to accommodate the anticipated additional firefighter names on its walls.

Photo by Ann Fiala
Plum Creek Fire Burns over Seven Thousand Acres

   What started as a pre- scribed burn 4 miles west and 1 mile north of Johnstown on April 21 quickly became an uncontained fire that would scorch a large portion of the Nebraska Sandhills. 

Pierre Rescue/Dive Squads Train with Fishing Pro

The Pierre Fire Department would like to extend a huge shout out to 

Paola vehicle fire

   Paola firefighters responded to a vehicle fire near 303rd Street and Lookout Road on March 18. There were no injuries. From the Paola Fire Department Facebook page.

On April 22, Storm Lake firefighters took to Sunset Park for a unique training opportunity. With numerous trees down in the park it allowed ample opportunities for chainsaw operations and specialized rescue training. Hurst rescue tools, lifting air bags, chocks and cribbing were all used to complete the specialized rescue evolutions, simulating how they would efficiently and safely remove a possible trapped victim.
Photo by Ann Fiala

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Fire association representatives from seven states met in Des Moines Oct. 24-25 for the annual States Networking meeting.

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Pictured at the States Networking meeting in Des Moines (front from left to right) representing the Iowa Firefighters Association include: Marv Trimble, Al Esch, Brad Yeager, Wendy Lensing, Bill Ha

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