Midwest Firefighter

Construction work has started in Yankton for the 30' by 40' fire museum that will house two antique fire apparatus as well as photos, a hose cart and equipment.

Firefighters from South Dakota recently attended the Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club Region 2 rally in Gaylord, MI, on June 24.

     Where oh where has the summer gone. Here we are in August and two-thirds of the summer is over.

The summer rains have been plentiful for many parts of the state. Although, there are some areas that have been missed on several occasions, or seen the rain faucet turned off.

Aug. 8, 2015: Hopkinton waterfight. Registration at 11 a.m.. Women’s start at noon, men to follow 2 and ½ inch. Questions call Eric Sheehy at 563-920-3467.                 

A view of a training burn held by the Cedar Rapids Fire Department on May 19. Photo by Richard C. Harman.

     I am writing this month’s article after having just returned from another wonderful memorial weekend in Coralville.

     Being on the board of the Iowa Firefighters Association has provided me with some unique opportunities.