Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

🚒 Tuesday, October 13th Calls for Service Recap 🚑

BVFD responded to just 1 call for service Tuesday, and it came bright and early!

⏰ 6:30 AM – 🚑 Rescue Call – Toe Laceration

And that was it! One call for the entire day! 🙌

Whether it's 1 call or 10 calls in a day, the men and women of BVFD remain ready to answer the pager whenever our community needs us.

❤️ Thank you to our volunteers and their families for continuing to support our community around the clock!

10/13/2026

🚒🔥 PUBLIC NOTICE: PRACTICE HOUSE BURN – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 🔥🚒

If you see smoke, flames, or an increased presence of fire trucks along Highway 75 this Saturday morning, don't be alarmed — it's a planned training exercise!

The Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, along with several neighboring fire departments, will be conducting a controlled practice house burn to provide our firefighters with valuable hands-on training.

📅 When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
⏰ Time: Morning Hours
📍 Where: In the area of the 14000 Block of U.S. Highway 75

🔥 What can you expect?
- Visible smoke and flames coming from the training location.
- An increased presence of fire trucks and emergency personnel.
- Firefighters conducting live-fire training exercises throughout the morning.

🏠 Why do we do this?
Practice house burns provide an invaluable opportunity for our firefighters to train in realistic conditions. From fire suppression and hose advancement to teamwork and communication, these exercises help prepare our members for the real emergencies they respond to throughout the year.

We're also excited to have several neighboring fire departments joining us, allowing our crews to train together and strengthen the teamwork that is so important when responding to emergencies across our communities.

⚠️ We ask motorists traveling through the area to use caution, remain alert for emergency vehicles, and avoid stopping along the roadway to watch.

We appreciate the community's understanding and support as our firefighters dedicate their Saturday morning to sharpening their skills and becoming better prepared to protect you!

Train together. Respond together. Protect together. 🚒🔥

10/13/2026

🚒 Weekend Calls for Service Recap | October 9th–11th 🚑🔥

Another busy weekend for the men and women of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department!

BVFD responded to 12 calls for service over the weekend, including 5 calls on Sunday alone! From early-morning medical emergencies to evening responses, our volunteers continued answering the pager throughout the weekend.

👏 Top Call Responders This Weekend:

🥇 Probationary FF Mason Mann – 8 calls
🥈 Probationary FF Bob Raymond – 7 calls
🥉 FF/EMT Luke Jones Taffy Luke – 5 calls
🥉 Probationary EMT Toni McIntosh – 5 calls
🥉 Probationary FF Treyton Jones – 5 calls

🚒 Four of our top five responders this weekend are probationary members! It's great to see our newer members stepping up, gaining experience, and demonstrating their commitment to serving our community alongside our experienced firefighters and EMTs.

Thank you to these members and every BVFD volunteer who answered the pager this weekend!

🚨 Friday, October 9th — 4 Calls
⏰ 5:23 AM – Rescue Call – Chest Pain
⏰ 3:16 PM – Rescue Call – Hemorrhage
⏰ 5:57 PM – Rescue Call – Medical Nature Unknown
⏰ 7:18 PM – Rescue Call – Medical Emergency

🚨 Saturday, October 10th — 3 Calls
⏰ 7:36 AM – Fire Call – Automatic Fire Detection Signal
⏰ 12:04 PM – Rescue Call – Diabetic Emergency
⏰ 3:06 PM – Rescue Call – Medical Nature Unknown

🚨 Sunday, October 11th — 5 Calls
⏰ 3:23 AM – Rescue Call – Possible Stroke
⏰ 6:38 AM – Rescue Call – Injured Party from a Fall
➡️ Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue was mutual aided and assisted us on scene, thank you!!
⏰ 10:06 AM – Rescue Call – Unresponsive Person
⏰ 12:51 PM – Rescue Call – Difficulty Breathing
⏰ 6:49 PM – Rescue Call – Sick Party

That's the reality of being a volunteer firefighter or EMT. Emergencies don't wait for a convenient time. Whether our members are sleeping, working, enjoying time with family, or attending community events, they're ready to answer when someone needs help.

🥎 And yes, our members even found some time Sunday to participate in the First Responders Softball Tournament benefiting BYSA! Congratulations to Douglas County Fire on taking home the championship trophy and Blair PD on another win against us. We'll be training harder for next year!

❤️ To our volunteers and their families… THANK YOU!

12 calls. 3 days. Countless hours of dedication.

No matter the time, no matter the emergency, the men and women of BVFD remain ready to serve Blair and our surrounding communities! 🚒🚑❤️

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10/13/2026

🔥🚒 Prevent Fires Before They Start! 🚒🔥

The best way to fight a fire is to prevent it from happening!

Small steps around your home can make a BIG difference in keeping your family safe. 🏠❤️

This week, Fireman Bob shares five simple fire prevention tips that could help save lives and protect your home.

🎥 Watch the video, take the challenge, and make fire safety a priority!

10/11/2026

🥎🚒 THE BATTLE OF THE BADGES IS IN THE BOOKS! 🚓🏆

What a day of softball, friendly competition, and supporting a great cause!

First off, a HUGE congratulations to Douglas County Fire for taking home the CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY this year! 🏆🔥 You guys came ready to play and earned those bragging rights!

And to our brothers in blue at the Blair Police Department… congratulations on taking home ANOTHER win against us. 🙄🚓😂

Don’t worry, though. We’ve already added batting practice, fielding drills, and maybe a few extra conditioning sessions to next year’s training calendar. 🚒💪 Enjoy those bragging rights while you can, BPD!

But in all seriousness, today was about much more than wins and losses.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out, cheered on their favorite first responders, and supported the BYSA Blair, NE Next Inning Drive! ❤️🥎

Thank you to BYSA, all four teams, the volunteers, and everyone who helped make this tournament possible. It’s always great when first responders can come together, have some fun, and give back to the community we all serve!

Same time next year? We’re coming for that trophy! 🏆🔥

10/11/2026

🚒🥎 IT’S GAMEDAY, BLAIR! 🚓🔥

The trash talk is over. Well… probably not. But it’s finally time to settle things on the softball field!

Blair Police Department has the last two wins. Team Blair Fire has something to prove. Come be loud and help us chase that first win TODAY! 💪🚒

📅 Today — Sunday, October 11
📍 BYSA Softball Fields — 850 Jackson Street
🚪 Gates open at noon

🥎 1:00 PM: Washington County Fire vs. Douglas County Fire
🚒🚓 2:15 PM: Blair Fire vs. Blair Police
🥉 3:30 PM: Third Place Game
🏆 4:45 PM: Championship Game

Bring the family, grab some burgers and brats, check out the raffles, and enjoy an afternoon cheering on your local first responders!

Bragging rights are up for grabs, but supporting BYSA Blair, NE Next Inning Drive is what today is all about. All proceeds benefit Blair youth softball! 💜🥎

👉 Event details — invite your friends!

BPD, bring your A-game. We’re bringing the heat. 🔥😉

10/10/2026

🥞🚒 THE PANCAKE TOUR CONTINUES! 🚒🥞

Blair’s Pancake Feed may be in the books, but pancake season is FAR from over!

We appreciate everyone who came out and supported BVFD this past weekend. Now it’s time to return the favor and show some love to the neighboring volunteer departments that are always there when we need them!

Up next:
🥞 Sunday, October 11 — Kennard Fire Rescue
🔥 Sunday, October 18 — Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue
🚒 Sunday, November 8 — Herman Fire Department

These departments regularly work alongside us through mutual aid, training, and emergencies throughout our area. Supporting their fundraisers is a great way to support the volunteers who answer the call when their communities — and sometimes ours — need them most.

So tomorrow morning, skip cooking breakfast and head to Kennard! 🥞

Then keep those stretchy pants handy… because Fort Calhoun and Herman are still to come. 😂

Pancake season rolls on! Support your local volunteer fire departments! 🚒🥞❤️

10/09/2026

🚒🔥 733 KIDS. ONE WEEK. COUNTLESS LESSONS IN FIRE SAFETY! 🔥🚒

What a week it has been for Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Throughout Fire Prevention Week, our firefighters and EMTs have been busy visiting schools across Blair, teaching 733 kids about the importance of fire prevention and what to do in the event of an emergency! 🚨

From learning about smoke alarms and escape plans to seeing our firefighters in full turnout gear, we had an AWESOME time sharing important, potentially lifesaving lessons with the next generation! And judging by the smiles, laughs, and excitement, we think the kids had just as much fun as we did! 😁🚒

👏 A HUGE THANK YOU to Firefighter/EMT Steve Howard, who has been leading our department's fire prevention education efforts for an incredible 45 YEARS! His dedication to educating generations of Blair students is something truly special!

❤️ We also want to thank all of our firefighters and EMTs who took time out of their busy schedules to help with this week's visits, along with the teachers, staff, and schools who welcomed us into their classrooms!

733 kids reached this week means 733 more kids equipped with knowledge that could one day save a life. That's what Fire Prevention Week is all about!

📸 CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW! We've captured plenty of smiles, excitement, and memorable moments from our visits throughout the week!

🔥 Remember, fire safety doesn't stop when Fire Prevention Week ends! Take some time this weekend to talk with your family about fire safety, test your smoke alarms, and practice your home escape plan.

Thank you, Blair, for another fantastic Fire Prevention Week! 🚒❤️

10/09/2026