DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department’s January training focused on firefighter movement, task efficiency and air management during interior operations. Members completed a skills course designed to replicate common movements, techniques, and work cycles encountered during structure fires while operating in full turnout gear and SCBA.
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When the Window is the Only Exit

This article focuses specifically on single-firefighter window bailouts using a personal escape system. While the hardware referenced throughout is the CMC LEVR, the fundamentals discussed are not unique to one manufacturer.

Yarmouth paged out to garage fire

Yarmouth Fire was paged out Sunday, Jan. 25, 10:10 a.m. to a garage fire. Mediapolis and Danville Fire were on auto page to assist. Mutual aid was requested from Morning Sun, Wapello, Winfield, Mt. Union and Olds Fire Departments. The fire was brought under control in five hours.

DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department’s January training focused on firefighter movement, task efficiency and air management during interior operations. Members completed a skills course designed to replicate common movements, techniques, and work cycles encountered during structure fires while operating in full turnout gear and SCBA.

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Scott Schremmer presented incoming NSVFA President Brendy Jenny with an extra large gavel, noting she may need it to keep secretary-treasurer Mark Meints in line.

New chapter begins

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 13:18 admin

As I stood before everyone at Saturday's banquet during the annual NSVFA conference in Kearney this past October, I was filled with gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Hot Springs

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:57 admin

On Sept. 16 at 2:07 p.m. Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department was paged out for a semi accident with unknown injuries on Fall River Road.

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