Thoughts for the Month
Ever had one of those times when you forget which hat you are wearing? It always seems that firefighters are involved in more than just one organization or group, or whatever.
Train to Your Capabilities
March is here. We all know that means warming temperatures, High School State tournaments, and at least one more blizzard.
Upcoming events
Feb. 1, 2023: 2023 Firefighter Day On The Hill Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1st floor rotunda, Capitol, Des Moines.
Interior Door Removal
Face it, the fire department is much more than fighting fires. We are the ones that get called when others simply don’t know what to do or who to call.
Mid-Year just around the corner
Hello! I hope you are all doing well. Last weekend the board met in Radcliffe to work through next year’s budget.
Grand Island structure fire
Grand Island Fire Department responded to a structure fire on South Tilden Street. Firefighters confined the fire to the garage, saving the home.
Wrongful death
I hope everyone is seeing a decrease in calls so far this year compared to the increase in calls everyone seen in 2022.
Legislative news
January will be a busy month for the NSVFA. I’m excited to report your officers and various committee members will be Lincoln on Jan.
Chancellor responds
In the early hours of December 1, Chancellor Community Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a pickup where the driver reportedly fell asleep and left the ro
Planning vs Propagating
Winter is definitely upon us. But in an effort to remain positive, June is coming.
The SDFA Board held the winter meeting in Fort Pierre in January.
Message from the Treasurer
Happy Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and Happy Birthday to anyone whose most important day is this month. Hopefully this helped to make your day.
Winfield responds to structure fire
Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded to a structure fire about 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 11.
Take every opportunity to learn not only fire service history
I moved my law office the last couple of weeks and one of the things I placed in a prominent place in the new building was my fire alarm box.
Minnesota conference and fire school Sept. 15-16
The Minnesota State Fire Department Association (MSFDA) is 150 years old! Our association was organized in 1873 and the MSFDA continues to represent ALL fire departments and firefighters in Min






















