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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.

June 7, 2025: IFA Board of Directors Meeting, Solon Fire Station.

June 7-8, 2025: 30^th 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.

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 303^rd Street and Lookout Road on March 18. There were no injuries. From the Paola Fire Department Facebook page.

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The voice of the firefighter

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:20 admin

Minnesota Firefighters,

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Burn baby, burn!

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:18 admin

That “burning” question we all have… How can we get rid of excess body fat? In short, we need to increase our metabolic rate!

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Where there's smoke…..

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:16 admin

By Steve Hirsch,

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Striving for best classes possible

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:15 admin

By JL Ellis,

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Fire school in Manhattan

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:13 admin

Scenes from the Manhattan Regional Fire School in September

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Three Maxwell firefighters watch the house burn after fire training was completed inside. The house, located in Polk County, was burned as part of a training exercise on May 4. Firefighters from Collins, Elkhart and Maxwell participated.

Controlled burn

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:07 admin

Firefighters from Maxwell, Collins and Elkhart participated in a controlled burn earlier this year.

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A chance to do something special

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:01 admin

There is a quote attributed to Winston Churchill that I like to read once in a while. There’s some question whether he actually said it or not, but giving him credit just adds to the mystique.