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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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How to Fuel & Refuel your Body

Wed, 07/30/2014 - 10:14 admin

This may be one of the most common questions that trainers receive. We live in a food-focused society that uses media and advertising to influence our decisions. Our events and gatherings are co

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North Platte to host annual conference Oct. 16-18

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 16:40 admin

Fire and Rescue members of the NSVFA:

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This photo shows Tanker 463 parked at the Valentine SEAT base in 2013.

Smokey Sez

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 16:06 admin

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IFA convention coming up in Grinnell

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 16:01 admin

I hope you are all having a good summer so far. I’m not sure what happened but it sure went by fast!

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Passing firefighting skills to the next generation

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 15:40 admin

Summer is drawing to a close. The Iowa State Fair is just around the corner and convention, as well.

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Carlisle house burn

Tue, 07/29/2014 - 15:37 admin

A Carlisle house was burned as part of a training exercise on June 29. Firefighters from Carlisle, Hartford, Northern Warren, Moravia and Pleasant Hill took part.