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Firefighters and resources from four departments responded to an early morning house fire in southeast Nebraska, on Wednesday, July 31. The fire broke out at a home along North 8th Street in Wymore.

Sept. 4-7, 2024: Iowa Firefighters Convention, Iowa Falls.

Sept. 6-7, 2024: SFM Training Division Incident Safety Officer Course, Wayne Fire Dept., 501 Tomar Drive, Wayne, NE.

Sept. 7-8, 2024: Oakley Fire School.

Crib Dump

In this article, we look at the proper technique for searching cribs during primary search operations. Cribs, like beds, are a unique piece of furniture that firefighters must be able to quickly identify, in limited visibility and search in a way that is safest for the potential victims inside.

Rescue dog

Le Mars firefighters were called on Monday, July 29, to rescue a dog stranded along the riverbank on Highway 75 North. The dog was stuck in the mud along the embankment. AC Schwarz was able to retrieve the dog and bring it to safety.

Hall of Flame

Greetings fellow firefighters, hope everyone is healthy and doing well in your family and your communities. It has been a different summer weatherwise, and I hope everyone has been able to enjoy the time with your families and friends.

Grass fire

Officials say several hundred acres of grassland burned in southeastern Sioux County on Friday, August 2, drawing a heavy response from fire crews.

Air show

Holt County Fire Departments took part in putting on the O’Neill Summerfest Air Show on July 19 and 20. The departments provided

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Where are the hydrants?

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 14:45 admin

There has been over six feet of snow in the Boston area since the start of the year. Most fell in a matter of a couple weeks.

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What are we doing for our family members?

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 14:42 admin

As I was getting ready to write this article I looked at the calendar and remembered this is Valentine’s Week.

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Adam and Sadie (Clark) McGruder offer their thanks at Saturday’s fundraiser in Gayville for those who have supported their family after they lost their home and possessions in a Jan. 14 house fire. The McGruders are joined on stage by daughters Fayth, 8; Cassidy, 7; Autumn, 5; Grace 1 1/2 and Evalyn, 7 months.

Dog saves his family from fire

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 14:39 admin

If a dog is man’s best friend, Adam and Sadie McGruder’s pet provided the ultimate act of friendship and loyalty.

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2015 South Dakota Fire School Evolutions Planned

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 14:29 admin

Planning for evolutions are underway as the Pierre Fire Department prepares for the 2015 State Fire School in June. Races will include 3-person firefighter and women’s teams as well as 5-person fi

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Spirit Lake fire

Tue, 01/27/2015 - 17:08 admin

Residents in one Spirit Lake apartment complex are still trying to recover from a fatal fire that left dozens homeless on Dec. 7.

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Stacyville, Osage, Lyle and St. Ansgar fire departments respond to house fire

Tue, 01/27/2015 - 17:05 admin

A Dec. 3 fire ripped through a Toeterville home. Fire departments from Stacyville, Osage, Lyle and St. Ansgar responded to the call. By the time they arrived, the home was fully engulfed.