Grant information
Mon, 02/28/2022 - 10:29
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In mid-February I spent a week at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland doing panel review for the Assistance to Firefighter Grant program.
Midwest Firefighter
Plenty of training
Mon, 02/28/2022 - 10:28
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First and foremost, I wish to pass my condolences along to the families, friends, and department members of Chancellor Fire Chief Jeb Ford, and, Lake County Deputy Braxton Hofman.
Upcoming Events
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 14:14
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Feb. 4-6, 2022: NSFSI Les Lukert Conference, Kearney, register at www.nsfsi.com
“What if nobody responds to the call?”
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 14:07
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What is the publics expectation when they call 911? Are their needs being fulfilled or exceeded? I often think back on when I joined the fire department over 25 years ago.
Great board meeting
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 14:02
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Greetings IFA membership, as I’m sitting here writing this, I cannot help but think about the great IFA weekend we just had in Iowa Falls.
Fairbury responds
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 14:00
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Fairbury Rural Fire responded to a house fire on Jan. 1 with Jansen Fire providing mutual aid. Heavy smoke and strong winds reduced visibility, and snow and ice made it slick.
Time flies
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 13:59
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As the old saying goes “time sure flies by when you’re having fun!!”. That’s how I have been feeling with my position as your Secretary Treasurer of this Great Association!
Beresford battles grass fire
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 13:57
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Road and highway ditches provide thousands of acres of grass and brush to fuel wildland fires. The largest areas are on our interstate highway system.
Valentine's Day reminder
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 13:55
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Alright you last minute procrastinators. Now you have fair warning, no reason to say I forgot, or it just came up so fast. Yep, in a couple of weeks it will be Valentine’s Day.
Going for goals
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 13:54
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As I was thumbing through the January SDFA newspaper, I was very pleased with the number of departments and other local newspapers that are submitting articles.