On Dec. 6, Johnson Siding (SD) Volunteer Fire Department used their new training vehicles to work on skills for vehicle stabilization, cribbing and lifting.
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For Wednesday, Dec. 3 training night for LeMars Fire Rescue, they took a tour of the Sioux City Fire Rescue’s Regional Hazmat truck, which they brought to LeMars to show to the department. Sioux City Fire Rescue (SCFR) operates a regional hazardous materials (HAZMAT) program using dedicated response vehicles, including a specific truck known as “Hammer 13” (or now referred to as Hazmat 4), and associated trailers. This program covers 12 counties in Iowa. Photo by Brian Nitzschke, department photographer.
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On Dec. 6, Johnson Siding (SD) Volunteer Fire Department used their new training vehicles to work on skills for vehicle stabilization, cribbing and lifting.
For Wednesday, Dec. 3 training night for LeMars Fire Rescue, they took a tour of the Sioux City Fire Rescue’s Regional Hazmat truck, which they brought to LeMars to show to the department. Sioux City Fire Rescue (SCFR) operates a regional hazardous materials (HAZMAT) program using dedicated response vehicles, including a specific truck known as “Hammer 13” (or now referred to as Hazmat 4), and associated trailers. This program covers 12 counties in Iowa. Photo by Brian Nitzschke, department photographer.

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Scott Schremmer presented incoming NSVFA President Brendy Jenny with an extra large gavel, noting she may need it to keep secretary-treasurer Mark Meints in line.

New chapter begins

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 13:18 admin

As I stood before everyone at Saturday's banquet during the annual NSVFA conference in Kearney this past October, I was filled with gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Hot Springs

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:57 admin

On Sept. 16 at 2:07 p.m. Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department was paged out for a semi accident with unknown injuries on Fall River Road.

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