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The Grinnell Fire Department responded to a residential fire on July 31. The house and two vehicles were a total loss. Firefighters were able to rescue a cat and reunite it with its owner. The Gilman and Kellogg Fire Departments assisted at the scene while Midwest Ambulance provided rehab for firefighters. Firefighters were on the scene for three hours and the fire remains under investigation. Photo by Duane McClun of the Grinnell Fire Department.

Upcoming Events

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:46 admin

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Hall of Flame

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:39 admin

Part of the set up crew at the Iowa Firefighters Association Hall of Flame at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. Photo by Jack Runge.

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Rural Scotch Grove fire

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:38 admin

The Monticello Fire Department responded as flames consumed in rural Scotch Grove on Aug. 3. Firefighters Jackson Spahr and Tim Miles work to put out the flames.

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“Where’s the Water” Rural Fire Attack

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:37 admin

Serving a rural community has its challenges. One of the most obvious ones is the lack of a hydrant water supply. This is why we need to drill in drafting and tanker shuttle operations.

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Year as President coming to an end

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:34 admin

My year as president of the IFA is coming to an end. I remember the meeting in Forest City where I became president like it was yesterday.

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IFA Convention in Waverly

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:32 admin

I have been busy getting everything ready on my end for the 2018 Convention. Getting drill officials has not been too bad.

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House burn training

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:27 admin

The Nebraska State Fire Marshal Office along with Norfolk Fire put on a house burn training on Sunday Aug. 12.

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Lifenet on scene of accident

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:23 admin

Members of LifeNet load a patient at the scene of an accident at Hwy 81 and 13 junction.

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Forklift fire

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:19 admin

On July 30, Norfolk Fire Division responded to a forklift on fire in an industrial pallet warehouse in rural Stanton County about three miles southeast of Norfolk.

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Time to pay dues

Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:17 admin

Nebraska Fire and Rescue personnel; welcome to the September issue of the Nebraska Firefighter and if you haven’t paid your dues, this will be the last issue you will receive until your dues a

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