Blaze Publications

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Nebraska Firefighter, August issue

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Iowa Firefighter, August issue

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Upcoming events for Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas

Aug. 1-2, 2026: Fire School, Bentley, KS.

August 2, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Association meeting, 3 p.m., Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E, Ponca, NE 68770.

Aug. 13-23, 2026: IFA Hall of Flame, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines.

Attic Fire Suppression: Work the Eave, Not Just the Gable

Attic fires can present a significant challenge for engine companies. Access is often limited, visibility is poor, and the structural components of the roof can prevent an exterior hose stream from reaching the burning materials.

Huxley training

We had a very successful controlled house burn on July 18.

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Firefighter Day on the Hill a success

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:26 admin

Greetings.

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On Jan. 29, the Rapid Valley Fire Department responded to a spreading commercial structure fire. The fire escalated to a three-alarm fire with firefighters responding from a three-county area facing darkness and lack of a suitable water supply. The fire was successfully contained with one firefighter receiving minor injuries. Photo courtesy of the Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department.

Rapid Valley Commercial Structure Fire Escalates to Three Alarms

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:23 admin

The Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 5400 block of Old Folsom Rd., Rapid Valley, unincorporated, Pennington

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Opening for vice-president

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:21 admin

Ready or Not…

March in South Dakota.

Warming temperatures.

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Watertown to host Fire School June 13-15

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:19 admin

March is going to be here before I know it and I haven’t finished my article for this month. That means I have to get busy and quite messing around.

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Pierce ice rescue

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:17 admin

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Fire School coming up

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:15 admin

It is hard to believe that it is already March, this year is flying by.

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Fall 2023 Black Hills District Fire School Tenders Operations.

Upcoming events

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:35 admin

Feb 2-4, 2024: Les Lukert Conference, Kearney.

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Gap-Set-Force with a Twist

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:28 admin

Many times, forcible entry drills involve firefighters using a flathead axe and halligan to force a door.

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Semis collide

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:26 admin

Le Mars Fire Rescue was called late in the morning on Jan. 9 for a two-semi accident west of Le Mars. The driver of one truck had to be extricated from his truck.

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Bring back District Coordinators?

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:24 admin

Greetings! Well Old Man Winter came in with a Bang. We all know that the season, changes our response in several ways.

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Ogallala structure fire

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:22 admin

At about 2:55 p.m.

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Evening Structure Fire Held to Single Alarm

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:17 admin

At 7:48 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 the North Haines Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 14000 block of Mountain View Ln.

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Local and Legislative Discussions

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:14 admin

Sooner or later, we knew it would be coming. I hope you all made it through the big blast of January winter.

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Where There’s Smoke

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:11 admin

My best thoughts are spurred on by my pastor.

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Structure fire

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:09 admin

On Dec. 23, Finlayson Fire and Rescue was paged to a reported structure fire. Also responding were Willow Ridge and Sandstone Fire Departments. Submitted by Mike Drahosh.

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