Report examines finances of volunteer fire relief associations
March 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the
2011 Financial and Investment Report on Volunteer Fire Relief
Associations. Continue Reading
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Legislation aimed at helping volunteer fire departments
March 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Today, U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) sponsored legislation designed to help volunteer fire departments across Minnesota recruit firefighters by restoring and expanding tax incentives that have proved successful in attracting volunteers. Continue Reading
Bucyrus burns: Small town faces tough road after fire devastation
October 18, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
BUCYRUS Looking like something out of an apocalyptic Hollywood film, much of the small town of Bucyrus was burned to the ground after being swept up in a raging wildfire Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Pierz firefighter honored after Line of Duty Death
August 23, 2012 in EOT Focus
A Pierz, Minn., firefighter who died while scuba diving on Seven Lake near Frazee was given a great honor recently when flags at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial flew at half-staff in his memory. Continue Reading
Still fired up: Ted Krull has lengthy legacy on fire department
July 6, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
SIBLEY, Iowa He’s been retired for a number of years, but Ted Krull still dons his standard work uniform a pair of denim overalls just about every day.
“I always did carpenter work, and I grew up on the farm,” Ted explained about his attire.
The only other uniform Ted has ever worn is that of a volunteer firefighter. Ted joined the Sibley Fire Department in 1950, and at age 91 he’s still an honorary member today. That’s 62 years, giving Ted one of the longest current firefighter legacies in Iowa Continue Reading
High-fashion firefighters from Sedan, Minn., get worldwide attention
March 21, 2012 in West Central Tribune
SEDAN Firefighters from around the world put out flames every day without getting much attention.
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Huron looks to lower minimum firefighter age
December 25, 2011 in The Daily Republic
HURON (AP) City officials in Huron are considering lowering the minimum age of volunteer firefighters to boost the department’s ranks. Continue Reading
Rolling, burning van injures SD firefighter
December 1, 2011 in The Daily Republic
RAPID CITY (AP) A Rapid City firefighter suffered minor burns and bruises attempting to stop a minivan that caught fire and then began rolling downhill. Continue Reading
A message of hope
October 10, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe
New York firefighter speaks to large crowd Monday night
LUVERNE As images of the World Trade Center’s twin towers amid a sea of destruction flashed before a large gathering inside the Luverne High School gymnasium Monday night, few words were needed to remind people of the horror felt across this country when terrorists flew jet airliners into the north and south towers under a clear blue sky on the morning of September 11, 2001. Continue Reading
New memorial to pay tribute to fallen firefighters
October 8, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
Since 1881, 193 Minnesota firefighters have died in the line of duty. A small memorial dedicated to these fallen heroes has stood in a tucked-away location near the baggage claim at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport for more than 20 years. Continue Reading
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