KEARNEY — 2023 was another busy year for the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, they recently released last year’s statistics.

The KVFD responded to 459 fire calls, 197 rescue calls, 107 non-emergency responses and their members recorded 6,049 hours of training.

“We wanted to take a moment and thank all of our community members, Supporters and members for everything they’ve done this past year. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy 2024,” the KVFD stated.

“The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department is a rather unique organization in the fact that it is comprised of three different separate entities that operate together for the benefit of the citizens in our fire district,” per their website.

The City of Kearney employees 12 full-time and 12 part-time Fire Engineers, a Fire Administrator, an Office Manager, a part time Secretary.

The Suburban Fire Protection District 1 provides fire protection for Buffalo and Kearney County, excluding the city of Kearney.

KVFD is its own private corporation consisting of the membership and Reserve Company, members retired from firefighting but still assist.