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Caney, KS Fire School

Aug. 1-2, 2026: Fire School, Bentley, KS.

August 2, 2026: Northeast Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Association meeting, 3 p.m., Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E, Ponca, NE 68770.

   Aug. 13-23, 2026: IFA Hall of Flame, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines.

Attic fires can present a significant challenge for engine companies. Access is often limited, visibility is poor, and the structural components of the roof can prevent an exterior hose stream from reaching the burning materials.

We had a very successful controlled house burn on July 18.

Caney, KS Fire School

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Junkyard fire

     On July 4, most of the Pine County area fire departments had trucks in the Finlayson 4th of July parade, blasting horns and sirens.

Safer grant

     As you may have noticed, the MSFDA website has just had a makeover.  Aside from the new look and feel, we have added a “members area” for MSFDA member departments to log in and access exclusiv

Evacuate

     May 16, 2021 a train derailed and burst into flames on the south side of Sibley, IA. My department, along with many others from the area were called for mutual aid.

July in Nebraska

     Nebraska Firefighters and Rescue members of the NSVFA: Welcome to summer in Nebraska.  It is the middle of June and we have already had more 90-degree days this month then I think we have had

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