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Front and center in the action, Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck (left) and firefighter Derreck Eastman help guide this gurney toward an ambulance during the training scenario.

Front and center in the action, Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck (left) and firefighter Derreck Eastman help guide this gurney toward an ambulance during the training scenario.

Giltner fire department aids in crash scenarios

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck, alongside firefighter Derreck Eastman, were just two of many first responders who volunteered their time Nov. 1 to help train Nebraska State Patrol recruits in crash response scenarios.
The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Aurora fire training center ensures ‘everyone goes home’ The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department has been hard at work, training to keep both themselves and their community safe.  Though not always faced with situations they can predict, it’s important to be ready for it.
Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food last week as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food last week as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Firefighter challenge sparks higher Can-Care-A-Van total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A food challenge between area fire departments netted almost 9,000 pounds of donations last week, boosting total contributions for this year’s Hamilton County Can-Care-a-Van drive to 42,860 pounds of food.