Where There’s Smoke...
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:17
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To many of us September 11th is very vivid and real. We remember where we were and what we were doing on that day.
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Fire Prevention Month
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:15
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Hello Kansas Fire Service. I hope this edition of the FIREWIRE finds you and yours doing well. Time flies and I get a reminder from our publisher that another article is due before I know it.
Knox Box Planning
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 14:07
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When teaching forcible entry, we stress the “try before you pry” concept. In today’s society the majority of the homes and businesses we respond to will be locked.
It's been an honor!
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:47
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Hello Firefighters - I would like to say thank you to everyone for your support this year. It has been an honor to serve as the IFA President for this past year.
Barn fire
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:45
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Crews from Bennet, Eagle, Southeast and Hickman work to control a barn fire. Photo courtesy of the Bennet Volunteer Fire Department.
Annual conference in Chadron
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:43
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Nebraska Fire and Rescue members of the NSVFA: Welcome to the September issue of the Nebraska Firefighter. We have had a brutal, hot, humid summer so far.
Dive rescue training
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:41
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This past month the Pierre Dive Squad hosted a Dive Rescue 1 Course. This was a three-day (24 hour) class to learn the latest techniques in underwater rescue and recovery.
Five Generations
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:37
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There are five generations in the U.S. workforce today: the Silent Generation (aged 74 to 89), Baby Boomers (54 to 73), Gen X (42 to 53), Millennials (24 to 41) and Gen Z (under 23).
Fall Fire Conference and Fall Fire Season
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:36
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On behalf of the SDFA Board of Directors, I would like to pass along our sincerest condolences to the Gayville Volunteer Fire Department and their families.
Upcoming Events
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 10:40
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Aug. 14-15, 2021: MTAA.
Aug. 25-29, 2021: SCAFFA, www.scaffa.org
“The difference between a challenge and a disaster is planning!
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 10:33
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I recently heard this quote. I am uncertain who it came from so I will list it as an unknown source. I would like to use it as this month’s training drill.
Hall of Flame
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 10:31
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Fellow Firefighters - I hope that you all are doing well and enjoying your summer. The Iowa State Fair is just around the corner Aug. 12th-22nd.
Civil Air Patrol assists local fire departments
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 10:29
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Fire season has arrived for the year in Nebraska and local fire chiefs have begun requesting observation flights to detect possible wildfires as soon after lightning strikes as possible.
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