Camogrounds at the IFA Convention in Iowa Falls.Photo by Michael Henry.
Upcoming events

Oct. 3, 2023: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid meeting at Lyman. (NOTE: This has been moved from Oct. 12.)

Engine Company Fundamentals

   Before starting this month’s training article, I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Cole Kleinwolterink. I am a passionate firefighter that started my career in 2019 after leaving a rewarding career in teaching and coaching.

Governor Pillen’s Volunteer First Responder Summit was held August 19 in Broken Bow. Photo by Micheal Dwyer.
CAN’T LET THE DUST SETTLE

   Governor Jim Pillen conducted the first ever Volunteer First Responders Summit on Aug.

Multi-agency response to save injured hiker

   An injured male hiker in his 30s from Missouri was saved after a lengthy overnight multi-agency rescue to find the man and get him to the hospital on   July 1, 2023.

   Pennington County 911 received a call from the injured hiker on, July 1, 2023 at approximately 20:47 hr.

On Wednesday, July 19, emergency services from around the area were at Forestburg Farmers Elevator for a pre-incident planning session. The purpose of this event was to learn about the business and discuss how to handle emergency events that may occur, like fire, grain engulfment and high angle rescues. While there, a refresher grain engulfment rescue was held.
Upcoming events

   Sept. 7-10, 2023: Iowa Firefighters Convention, Iowa Falls.

Sept. 9-10, 2023: Fire School, Grainfield, KS.

   Sept. 10, 2023: South Dakota 9-11 “Let’s Roll” Memorial Ride to honor the fallen heroes, 8 a.m. starts at Spearfish Station #1.

“Passing The Torch”

   Since 2004 I have been honored to write the monthly training drill for the Iowa Firefighter. I began when Iowa passed the 24-hour training requirement to assist departments in meeting these needs. I am often asked where the ideas come from and have I repeated any.

Camogrounds at the IFA Convention in Iowa Falls.Photo by Michael Henry.
Governor Pillen’s Volunteer First Responder Summit was held August 19 in Broken Bow. Photo by Micheal Dwyer.
On Wednesday, July 19, emergency services from around the area were at Forestburg Farmers Elevator for a pre-incident planning session. The purpose of this event was to learn about the business and discuss how to handle emergency events that may occur, like fire, grain engulfment and high angle rescues. While there, a refresher grain engulfment rescue was held.

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A training burn was held in Clarksville on May 7. The Clarksville Fire Department conducted a training burn at an old mill. Numerous area fire departments participated in the burn. Photos by Larry Klodt.

Upcoming events

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   June 3, 2023: Red Knights IA2 5-Year Anniversary Party, ride registration 10 a.m., Scooters, Anamosa, $10 for rider, $15 for rider and passengers, $15 for other vehicles, KSU at

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