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Hawarden Fire conducted a controlled burn on Aug. 21. Submitted by Duane Schiefen.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2019: Midwest Traffic Safety Summit, Iowa State University Scheman Building, Ames.

Oct. 3, 2019: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid Association meeting, Gering Fire Department.

On Aug. 29, 2019 at 3:25 a.m. the Shelby Fire Department was dispatched to 504 Plateau Street for a structure fire by the Shelby County 911 Center. Avoca Fire Department was also dispatched for mutual aid.

“Is this a drill?”

It is rare for a department to be called to a plane crash. In fact, it is so uncommon to hear this type of call come from our dispatch I think most of us will ask “is this a drill?” Responding to an aircraft emergency can introduce us to hazards we may not be prepared to deal with.

Rollover accident

A two-vehicle accident in Bellwood Saturday evening, Aug. 31, resulted in four injuries. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 64 and Esplanade Street. As a result of the accident, one vehicle had rolled onto its top, and another vehicle was damaged and facing south on the highway.

Boat operations and rescue class

On August 23-25, the North Sioux City Fire Department hosted a Boat Operations and Rescue class at the department. The class was taught by PRI and was attended by the other departments in the Siouxland area. They trained on: shore operations, standing water/lake operations, and also on river operations.

Tractor versus power pole

The Viborg Fire Department was called to a tractor versus power pole call. The operator of the farm tractor struck the power line pole with the tillage implement while trying to clear tall weeds in a field. Crews from Southeastern E

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Success comes in a “CAN”

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:34 admin

I know most of you have heard this said before. The quote I think of when I hear this is from Henry Ford.

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Additional funding approved

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:32 admin

Happy Summer Everyone!

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National Benefit Summit

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:26 admin

I attended the National Benefit Summit in Minnesota. That was a wonderful experience. I was able to network with some people I met in Washington D.C.

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Nebraska flooding

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:24 admin

On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 a bomb cyclone caused flash flooding in and around Schuyler, NE. This weather event caused motorists to be stranded in vehicles, which were partially submerged in

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Membership renewal time

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:22 admin

Nebraska Fire and Rescue personnel, welcome to the July issue of the Nebraska Firefighter.

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Waterfights

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:20 admin

In waterfights at South Dakota Fire School in Mitchell, first place went to Hurley, followed by Madison in second place, Canton in third place and Tea in fourth place.

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Battle Creek structure fire goes to a second alarm

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:18 admin

The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at, 24797 V.I.P. Rd. Hermosa, SD 57744.

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Preparing for Next Year

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:16 admin

State Fire School was well attended. Thank you to the SDFA Board, State Auxiliary, and Mitchell Tech staff for all of their hard work throughout the weekend.