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So, as I write this, it is Valentine’s Day, and you read it in the middle of March. I like to give gifts as much as most people and do want my loved ones to know I care like all of you.
On Jan. 20, 2022 at 9:06 p.m. the Custer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 400 block of Harney St., incorporated, Custer City, Custer County, SD.
In mid-February I spent a week at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland doing panel review for the Assistance to Firefighter Grant program.
First and foremost, I wish to pass my condolences along to the families, friends, and department members of Chancellor Fire Chief Jeb Ford, and, Lake County Deputy Braxton Hofman.
Feb. 4-6, 2022: NSFSI Les Lukert Conference, Kearney, register at www.nsfsi.com
What is the publics expectation when they call 911? Are their needs being fulfilled or exceeded? I often think back on when I joined the fire department over 25 years ago.
Greetings IFA membership, as I’m sitting here writing this, I cannot help but think about the great IFA weekend we just had in Iowa Falls.
Fairbury Rural Fire responded to a house fire on Jan. 1 with Jansen Fire providing mutual aid. Heavy smoke and strong winds reduced visibility, and snow and ice made it slick.
As the old saying goes “time sure flies by when you’re having fun!!”. That’s how I have been feeling with my position as your Secretary Treasurer of this Great Association!
Road and highway ditches provide thousands of acres of grass and brush to fuel wildland fires. The largest areas are on our interstate highway system.
Alright you last minute procrastinators. Now you have fair warning, no reason to say I forgot, or it just came up so fast. Yep, in a couple of weeks it will be Valentine’s Day.
As I was thumbing through the January SDFA newspaper, I was very pleased with the number of departments and other local newspapers that are submitting articles.
Hello Minnesota Firefighters! Winter is upon us and the challenges of responding in sometimes very cold and snowy conditions.
Chanute firefighters assisted the Thayer Fire Department at a house fire with an engine and tanker at 4:17 a.m. on Dec. 19. Photo courtesy of the Chanute Fire Department.
Hello Kansas Fire Service. We have made another trip around the sun. May this New Year bring about joy and prosperity for you and your family.
Jeff Gargano - Editor
P.O. Box 122
Humboldt, IA 50548
jeff@blazepublicationsinc.com
