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July 8-10, 2021: 911 Never Forget M

May 16, 2021 a train derailed and burst into flames on the south side of Sibley, IA. My department, along with many others from the area were called for mutual aid. As I left Sheldon over 16 miles away, I could see the black column of smoke! This is one of those calls we hope we never get in our community!

Iowa Firefighters Memorial service

Firefighters - I would like to start off by thanking all who attended this year’s Iowa Firefighter’s Memorial service. Covering two years and over 200 names being added to the wall, I know Mike Reuman and the memorial committee worked very hard to make sure it was a success.

Nebraska Fire School training

One of the classes at Nebraska State Fire School held May 20-22 in Grand Island. Photo by Taylor Anderson.

Scenic Volunteer Fire Department stops Wildland Fire

The Scenic Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported wildland fire in the 17000 block of East Highway 44 Scenic, Unincorporated Pennington County, SD on June 12, 2021 at 3:41 p.m.

Chastened training controlled burns

Castlewood Fire Department conducted some controlled burns earlier this spring and summer. Submitted by Breanna Beebe.

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Where There’s Smoke...

Sun, 05/30/2021 - 09:35 admin

What a wonderful conference we held in April in Mulvane. It was so good to be back together again in person!

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Kansas State Firefighters Annual Conference

Sun, 05/30/2021 - 09:33 admin

Hello Kansas Fire Service. I hope this edition of the Firewire finds you and yours doing well. It has been a busy last few months for the Association.

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Awards ceremony

Sun, 05/30/2021 - 09:29 admin

Due to COVID-19 the Minnesota State Fire Department Association (MSFDA) was unable to hold the Annual Conference and Fire School, but nevertheless the Board of Directors held their spring meet

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New President of MSFDA

Sun, 05/30/2021 - 09:27 admin

Greetings Minnesota firefighters and supporters! My first article as MSFDA President!

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Celebration of Life

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 13:32 admin

A Celebration of Life service for Bill Meehan will be held on July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Raymond Fire Station. The service will begin at 7 p.m.

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Firefighters from Vail, Manilla and Dow City assisted the Denison Fire Department in fighting a rural structure fire on April 5 at 2:30 a.m. Photo by Jim Clark, DVFD.

Upcoming Events

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 14:30 admin

May 1-2, 2021: SFM – Training Division Incident Safety Officer Course, Columbus Fire Dept., 4630 Howard Boulevard, Columbus.

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Memorial service June 13

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 14:15 admin

The 26th Annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial site in Coralville. Address for the site: 1 Russell Slade Blvd.

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Controlled burn

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 14:14 admin

New Hampton Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Nick Jurgensen is shown looking over a controlled burn they performed for an individual in their fire district.