Midwest Firefighter

   Once again, it’s sad to have to start my article with saying my heart goes out to my brothers and sisters of the Cambridge Fire and Rescue Department for the loss of Retired Fire Chief JP Trumbl

   The Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 6000 block of Old Folsom, Rapid Valley, unincorporated, Pennington County, SD on Apr.

   Spring 2022 has been a trying and challenging few weeks.

   For the first time in over 22 years, you all don’t have to suffer through my normal “Where There’s Smoke...” article - but there’s a catch.

   The 145^th Annual MSFDA Conference and Fire School was a success!

   May 14-15, 2022: NFA F0770 Fire Investigation: First Responders Course, Black Hawk Fire Department meeting hall, Black Hawk.

   On March 28 Albion, Liscomb, and Clemons Fire Depts. practiced grain rescue techniques at Mid Iowa Coop in Liscomb.

   When teaching fire attack classes to beginning firefighters one of the most common questions is “how much water do I need?” I always smile and answer “enough to put the fire out.” I realize this