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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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Hall of Flame

                  Part of the set up crew at the Iowa Firefighters Association Hall of Flame at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. Photo by Jack Runge.

Forklift fire

     On July 30, Norfolk Fire Division responded to a forklift on fire in an industrial pallet warehouse in rural Stanton County about three miles southeast of Norfolk.

Time to pay dues

     Nebraska Fire and Rescue personnel; welcome to the September issue of the Nebraska Firefighter and if you haven’t paid your dues, this will be the last issue you will receive until your dues a

Who is Responsible?

     Received an email from Firefighters Close Call today, July 23, 2018, about the tragic death of Firefighter Nathan Flynn with the Howard County Fire and Rescue Department of Maryland.

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