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
Shop fire near Gayville
Gayville Fire Department responded to a shop fire at the Barnes Feed Mill west of Gayville Monday morning, March 13, at 9:20 a.m.
Legislative Assistance
April showers bring May flowers. And the Mayflower brought pilgrims.
Thoughts from the Treasurer
It’s now April, and I’m sure we all are tired of this long cold winter and more than ready for some spring like weather.
Where there's smoke....
Well, where has the time gone? Nearly 23 years ago I was elected as your Secretary.
Isanti Firefighters Respond to Smoke Showing at Bar/Restaurant
Isanti firefighters responded to a reported bar/restaurant with smoke showing on Feb.
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.
Upcoming events
Mar. 4, 2023: Colome Fire Department’s Supper, serving 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Colome American Legion. Free will donation.
Where’s The Hydrant
As an officer, when I approach a structure fire there are a few things I look for upon arrival. The first is the extent of the fire. The second is the type of structure.
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.
28th annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial service June 11
The 28th annual Iowa Firefighters Memorial service will be held on June 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with the Candlelight service the evening before on June 10th at 9 p.m.
Busy month
It has been a busy month for the board. We have been to several years of service award banquets around the state.
Spring is around the corner
Spring is around the corner and I for one am done with winter!
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.<
























