Blaze Publications

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Nebraska Firefighter, August issue

Click here for the August issue: https://www.nsvfa.org/nebraska-firefighter

Iowa Firefighter, August issue

Click here to view the August issue of the Iowa Firefighter: https://www.iowafirefightersassociation.com/iowa-firefighter

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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States share ideas

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:25 admin

Greetings, As I write this, we are preparing to attend the States meeting in Johnston.

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Dakota City hosts conference

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:09 admin

And yet another NSVFA conference is in the books! I want to thank the Dakota City Fire Department for a great conference.

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Dues structure

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:06 admin

I am looking forward to serving as President for the 23-24 term for the NSVFA.

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Combine fire

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:04 admin

Yankton firefighters responded to a 1996 Gleaner combine fire northwest of Yankton on Sunday, Oct. 22. The operator reported a fire near the location of a hydraulic bank under the cab.

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Year in review

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:02 admin

A quick reminder to watch your mail and email for the SDFA Membership renewal coming out.

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Where there’s smoke…

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:00 admin

About 4 years ago Anita and I had traveled, by plane, from McCook, NE to Washington, DC for some fire meeting.

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Safer grant awarded

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 09:59 admin

I hope this edition of the FireWire finds everyone doing well, it was a busy summer and is proving to be a busy fall as well for the KSFFA Executive Board.

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Department of Year

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 09:56 admin

The 146th Annual MSFDA Conference and Fire School was held Sept.

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At 9:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, Waterloo Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential fire at 529 Hope Ave. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the roof of the house. Firefighters found a fire that started in the basement and went up the chimney chase to the attic. Fire was found on multiple floors. An unresponsive resident was rescued from the house and taken to a local hospital where he later died. Photo by Larry Klodt.

Upcoming events

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:52 admin

Nov. 4, 2023: Emergency Response To Electric Vehicles Class, Nevada Fire Department hosting. Classroom portion begins at 8 a.m.

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Tactical TIC

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:45 admin

Mark your calendars for Jan. 27th & 28th, 2024. The 99th Annual Iowa State Fire School registration is open!

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Training

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:43 admin

The Sherrill Fire Department had CFT bring their live burn trailer to do a class. Brought awesome experience to both “new” and experienced firefighters.