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Well, where has the time gone? Nearly 23 years ago I was elected as your Secretary.
Isanti firefighters responded to a reported bar/restaurant with smoke showing on Feb.
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.
Mar. 4, 2023: Colome Fire Department’s Supper, serving 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Colome American Legion. Free will donation.
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 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.
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.
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 and I for one am done with winter!
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.<
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.
March is here. We all know that means warming temperatures, High School State tournaments, and at least one more blizzard.
Feb. 1, 2023: 2023 Firefighter Day On The Hill Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1st floor rotunda, Capitol, Des Moines.
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.
Jeff Gargano - Editor
P.O. Box 122
Humboldt, IA 50548
jeff@blazepublicationsinc.com
