Unofficial NE Fire School

Sunday June 7th is just around the corner!!!! Join us in showing our appreciation for the First Responders!

The Blair Volunteer Fire Department invites you to one of our favorite traditions of the year ❤️

💦 Gateway to the West Parade & Waterfights 💦
📅 Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Join us for a fun-filled day bringing our community together:
🚒 Parade at 11 AM
💧 Kids Waterfights at 12 PM
🔥 Fire Department Waterfights at 1 PM

📍 South Fire Station (16th & Lincoln)

Food, drinks, friendly competition, and fun for all ages.

👉 Save the date and plan to spend the day with us!

🔥 WELCOME FIRE SCHOOL ! 🔥
Ramada Midtown and Images Bar & Grill are honored to welcome

After a long day of training:
✔ Relax in comfortable rooms
✔ Enjoy great food & cold drinks
✔ Unwind with friends and teammates

Thank you for protecting Nebraska communities every day. Images Bar & Grill BigIron Auctions Grand Island Tourism Fonner Park Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association Lexington Volunteer Fire Dept. Unofficial NE Fire School Flint Hills Fire & Rescue

🚨 FREE SCBA CYLINDER TESTING? YES PLEASE. 🚨

Fire departments, don’t miss this opportunity 👇

Heartland Fire Protection is hosting their 2026 Spring Contest, and your department could win:
🔥 FREE cylinder testing for up to 15 SCBA cylinders

They’re offering professional SCBA testing services including:
✔️ 5 & 10 year hydro testing
✔️ 15-year life extension program
✔️ Mobile service unit that comes to YOU
✔️ Free on-site compliance review

With over 30 years of experience serving departments across Nebraska, Heartland helps you stay compliant while extending the life of your equipment.

👉 Don’t wait — get entered today:
https://heartlandfireprotection.com/2026-spring-contest/

This is an easy win for your department to save money and stay mission-ready. 💪🔥

Last year, the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program provided $1.5 million in funding to 150 volunteer fire departments across the country. 🚒

Each $10,000 grant helped departments purchase critical equipment to better protect their crews and communities.

And it’s happening again. 👀

The 2026 program is right around the corner and now is the time to prepare. The application period will be open May 4 at noon ET until May 7 at noon ET.

Find guidance and resources at https://buff.ly/JLsyxkE.