
KVFD Answers House Call Fire
December 27th, 2024 | RRN/KVFD Kearney, Neb. — Preliminary investigation indicates a fire that destroyed a Kearney house was accidental and may have been caused by an electrical issue. Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD)...
Christmas Tree Safety
For all the joy and beauty Christmas trees bring, it’s important to remember that they are large combustible items that present potential fire hazards in the home.
Stay Safe This Holiday Season
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking fires consistently top the list of fire causes during the holidays, especially on days like Thanksgiving and Christmas when kitchens are busier than usual.
Semi-Truck Fire on I-80
KEARNEY, Neb. — Around five acres were burned after a semi caught fire on Interstate 80 near the Minden interchange during the afternoon hours of Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Early morning fire at Kearney Taco John’s
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fire Marshal is investigating after a fire at a Kearney restaurant early Wednesday morning. According to the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, a Kearney Police officer was called to Taco John’s, 419 E. 25th St., after dispatch received a security alarm.
City of Kearney issues burn ban
Kearney, Neb. — Due to dry conditions Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) Fire Chief Aaron Jameson is issuing a burning ban until measurable moisture is received. There is always a statewide open burning ban on all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires…
City council approves new members of the KVFD
KEARNEY — In a brief meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Kearney city council approved and welcomed the new members of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. The following members had been submitted by KVFD…