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[2:40 pm] There is a nasty line of thunderstorms producing wind gusts of 70-80 mph in eastern South Dakota. This will continue to east (*approximate* blue-lined corridor) arriving this evening. Storms will also form ahead of it. STAY WEATHER AWARE AS EVENING APPROACHES.

3PM UPDATE: The SPC has expanded the enhanced risk of severe weather across northern Iowa this evening. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. #IAwx

New training bulletin on building construction features firefighters may encounter in your legacy downtown areas... fireengineering.com/fire-preventio…

Electric vehicle fires: Where the waiting game wins dlvr.it/SVtmjC

Operate a massage business...? Here’s something to be aware of. Three separate fires in buildings in our area this year caused in this manner... be aware! greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/content-hub/ne… OMFPOA OAFE

"You don't choose the time. The time chooses you". If your fire department isn't training or have the equipment for high risk low frequency incidents you need to sign mutual aid agreements before the 911 call comes in.

This month’s Main Street Memo: Parging fireengineering.com/fire-preventio… Joe Pronesti Fire Engineering

The importance of a 360! A focal point of far too many NIOSH LODD Reports. Excerpt from Rialto FD Helmet Cam footage that clearly illustrates the value of a 360. Full video available at youtu.be/tEsOMm7uhTY. #flashpointequipment #firedepartment #firedept #bomberos

“Fingers of smoke.” Understanding fire and smoke behavior tells us that it takes a lot of pressure to force smoke out of small openings. Knowing this tells us that there is likely fire nearby. Finding fire in these voids can often be the key to winning or losing legacy fires.

Hazardous gasses on farms can be found in silos, manure storages, grain bins, and other confined spaces. Be in the know of the hazardous gasses and where they can be found on the farm. bit.ly/3dgpNDi #NFSHW22 #USAgCenters #necasag #FarmSafety #ManureSafety

Had a busy week with fire training. Started off with hose handling, then an anhydrous ammonia prop with a mutual aid dept, then to finish off the week, Saturday with some classes at Cita Fire School.

#Harvest season is here, so make sure to take extra caution as you travel through #Iowa. Give farmers room & pass with care. #Slowdown & be patient. Be alert to farm equipment entering & exiting roadways. Wishing our farmers a safe & successful harvest!

Beautiful night. Bean harvest well under way.

We had a working fire in an attached garage. The first photo is of our crew just arriving on scene. No extension to the interior of the home.

Our citizens should understand the safety elements of Christmas trees and we should understand the science. A lot is going on here with high surface-to-mass combustible fuels positioned vertically to one another (i.e. ladder fuels). Video Credit – NIST. #flashpointequipment

Firefighters wear one helmet and one hundred hats.

Drumroll, please... we present you with the 2023 Fire Prevention Week™ theme: Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.™ Please visit fpw.org to plan and implement this year's theme in your community. #firepreventionweek23