On March 25, Black Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Polk St, incorporated Summerset, Meade County.

   May 7, 2026: Region 3-Arrowhead, 5-5:30 p.m. Advisory Committee meeting, 5 p.m. registration, 6-8 p.m. meeting.

   May 8, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighters Association meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Scribner.

Aerial apparatus have come along way over the years with regard to their capabilities such as weight capacities, tip loads, turning radius, etc. Another aspect that has evolved are parts and specialized components specific to a rescue evolution that are deemed technical rescue in nature.

Johnson Siding Fire Department was called out April 16 for two separate but simultaneous incidents off Highway 44 West. The first page involved a dump truck vs. powerline near Shields Road and Highway 44.

On March 25, Black Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Polk St, incorporated Summerset, Meade County.

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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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