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Camogrounds at the IFA Convention in Iowa Falls.Photo by Michael Henry.

Oct. 3, 2023: Scotts Bluff County Mutual Aid meeting at Lyman. (NOTE: This has been moved from Oct. 12.)

Before starting this month’s training article, I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Cole Kleinwolterink. I am a passionate firefighter that started my career in 2019 after leaving a rewarding career in teaching and coaching.

Governor Pillen’s Volunteer First Responder Summit was held August 19 in Broken Bow. Photo by Micheal Dwyer.

CAN’T LET THE DUST SETTLE

Governor Jim Pillen conducted the first ever Volunteer First Responders Summit on Aug.

Multi-agency response to save injured hiker

An injured male hiker in his 30s from Missouri was saved after a lengthy overnight multi-agency rescue to find the man and get him to the hospital on July 1, 2023.

Pennington County 911 received a call from the injured hiker on, July 1, 2023 at approximately 20:47 hr.

On Wednesday, July 19, emergency services from around the area were at Forestburg Farmers Elevator for a pre-incident planning session. The purpose of this event was to learn about the business and discuss how to handle emergency events that may occur, like fire, grain engulfment and high angle rescues. While there, a refresher grain engulfment rescue was held.

Upcoming events

Sept. 7-10, 2023: Iowa Firefighters Convention, Iowa Falls.

Sept. 9-10, 2023: Fire School, Grainfield, KS.

Sept. 10, 2023: South Dakota 9-11 “Let’s Roll” Memorial Ride to honor the fallen heroes, 8 a.m. starts at Spearfish Station #1.

“Passing The Torch”

Since 2004 I have been honored to write the monthly training drill for the Iowa Firefighter. I began when Iowa passed the 24-hour training requirement to assist departments in meeting these needs. I am often asked where the ideas come from and have I repeated any.

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