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.
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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.
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 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…
Kearney firefighters to high-five elementary students for Fire Prevention Month
KEARNEY — In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department is bringing smiles and safety awareness to Kearney Public Schools. Firefighters will be visiting local elementary schools to greet students with High Fives as part of a special initiative to promote fire safety awareness.
KVFD responds to structure fire in East Lawn
KEARNEY — The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched to a structure fire at 2900 Grand Avenue #72 (East Lawn Mobile Home Park) on Monday, July 22 at 3:20 p.m.
Fire occurs at City of Kearney Utilities warehouse
KEARNEY — The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched to a structure fire at the City of Kearney Utilities Warehouse located at 1202 East 26th Street.
KVFD elects new chief, re-elects president
KEARNEY — Aaron Jameson was recently elected to serve as the 28th fire chief of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department.Jameson started his fire service career with the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department in 2004, where he served for one year before moving to Lincoln.