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Caney, KS Fire School

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 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.

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

Caney, KS Fire School

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Initiation rituals

   Recently I was made aware that there are fire/EMS departments which have created a series of initiation rituals which have become a sort of tradition over the years to be able to join their fire

Safer grant

   Happy “Spring”! We are very close to meeting our membership goal for 2023!  A second reminder was mailed out if you missed the first invoice.

Denison ice rescue

Denison Volunteer Fire Department performed a nighttime ice rescue drill at their local Yellowsmoke Park east of town on Jan. 25. It was a comfortable 18 degrees with a light wind.

Busy month

   It has been a busy month for the board. We have been to several years of service award banquets around the state.

Train derailment

   As I write this month’s article, I see breaking news from East Palestine, OH where 50 train cars, ten of which were carrying hazardous materials derailed in a fiery crash on the night of Feb 3.<

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