Lake Mills Volunteer Fire Department led a valuable training burn on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Before the house was engulfed in flames, several drills were conducted giving valuable “hands-on” training to rookie members and a refresher for veteran members. Two other volunteer fire departments also participated in the training: Scarville, IA and Emmons, MN. Submitted by Doug Domokos, Chaplain Lake Mills Volunteer Fire Department.

Nov. 1-2, 2025: Kansas State Firefighters Association 2025 Fire School, Plainville.

   Nov. 17, 2025: Region 9 West Central, dinner at 7 p.m., meeting at 8 p.m., hosted by Ghent.

One of the most common auto extrication tasks firefighters perform is a simple door pop. While the concept is straightforward, proper technique and tool placement often determine whether the evolution is smooth and efficient or a drawn-out struggle.

A late-night fire on Oct. 5 destroyed a three-story home on Douglas Street in O'Neill.

Lake Mills Volunteer Fire Department led a valuable training burn on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Before the house was engulfed in flames, several drills were conducted giving valuable “hands-on” training to rookie members and a refresher for veteran members. Two other volunteer fire departments also participated in the training: Scarville, IA and Emmons, MN. Submitted by Doug Domokos, Chaplain Lake Mills Volunteer Fire Department.

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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.

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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, 2014.  Firefighter teams from each department compete

York house burn

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.

Vehicle fire

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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