Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue

10/22/2026

🚒 Wednesday, October 21st Calls for Service Recap 🚑

Another day, another round of calls for the men and women of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department!

BVFD responded to 4 calls for service Wednesday, all medical in nature, including two emergencies dispatched just 13 minutes apart! 🚨

Here's how the day unfolded:

⏰ 9:34 AM – Rescue Call – Unresponsive Person
⏰ 11:09 AM – Rescue Call – Medical Nature Unknown
⏰ 11:22 AM – Rescue Call – Injured Party from a Fall
⏰ 4:15 PM – Rescue Call – Difficulty Breathing

❤️ The Dedication Never Stops!

While most people are going about their normal workday, our members are balancing their jobs, families, and everyday responsibilities with the commitment they've made to serve this community.

Whether it's one call or several within minutes of each other, the men and women of BVFD remain ready to answer the pager whenever someone needs help.

And behind every volunteer is a family that supports them in making that commitment. Thank you to our members and their families for continuing to give their time to serve others!

Four calls. One day. One dedicated volunteer department. 🚒🚑❤️

10/21/2026

🚒 Tuesday, October 20th Calls for Service Recap 🚑🔥

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

Here's how the day unfolded:

⏰ 7:07 AM – Rescue Call – Possible Stroke
⏰ 8:52 AM – Mutual Aid to Herman Fire Department– Chest Pain
➡️ BVFD was requested to assist Herman Fire & Rescue, but Herman later cancelled our response as our assistance was no longer needed. We're always ready to help our neighbors when called upon!
⏰ 9:36 AM – Mutual Aid to Kennard Fire Rescue – Injured Party from a Fall
⏰ 12:37 PM – Fire Call – Automatic Fire Detection Signal
⏰ 1:58 PM – Rescue Call – Sick Party

🚨 Five calls, including three dispatches before 10:00 AM!

Tuesday was another reminder that our volunteers don't just serve Blair. We also work alongside our neighboring departments to ensure residents throughout Washington County and the surrounding communities have access to emergency services when they're needed.

🤝 Mutual aid is a two-way street!

Over the past several days, we've had neighboring departments assist us with calls in Blair, and Tuesday gave us another opportunity to return the favor.

❤️ Thank you to our volunteers and their families!

With another 5 calls added to the board Tuesday, our members continue to balance work, family, and everyday life while remaining ready to respond.

Different departments. Different communities. One mission—helping our neighbors when they need us most! 🚒🚑❤️🤝

📸 Photo Credit: OS Media

A huge thank you to OS Media for capturing some incredible photos of our department! They do absolutely amazing work, and we appreciate the time, talent, and effort they put into showcasing our firefighters, EMTs, and equipment. Be sure to check out their work and show them some support! 📸🚒❤️

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

🚒🔥 Does your family know how to get out safely if a fire starts?

When seconds count, having a plan can save lives! This week, Fireman Bob reminds everyone that knowing what to do before a fire happens can make all the difference.

🏠 Make the plan. Practice the plan. Know the plan!

Watch Fireman Bob’s message and take a few minutes to make sure your family is prepared! 🚒

10/20/2026

🚒 Monday, October 19th Calls for Service Recap 🚑

⏰ 12:26 AM – Rescue Call – Sick Party
⏰ 3:23 AM – Mutual Aid to Herman Fire Department– Panic Attack
➡️ BVFD was requested to assist our neighbors at Herman Fire & Rescue but was later cancelled before assistance was needed. We're always ready to lend a hand when our neighboring departments call!
⏰ 11:55 AM – Rescue Call – Injured Person
⏰ 1:56 PM – Rescue Call – Injured Person

Our first call came just 26 minutes after midnight, followed by another dispatch at 3:23 AM. Then, as the day continued, our members were called upon twice more to assist injured individuals.

📸 The photos attached to this post are from Saturday's training burn, captured by our Department Photographer, Joe Burns! A huge thank you to Joe for documenting the hard work our members put into training and serving our community!

❤️ To our members and their families, THANK YOU!

The pager doesn't care what time it is, and neither does our commitment to serving our community! 🚒🚑❤️

10/19/2026

🚒🚑 BVFD Calls for Service Recap | October 14th–19th 🔥

We've fallen a little behind on posting our daily call recaps, but don't worry… the pagers certainly haven't been taking a break! 😅

Since Wednesday, October 14th, the men and women of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department have responded to 25 calls for service, including multiple overlapping emergencies, mutual aid responses, and assistance from our neighboring departments.

And since we're playing catch-up, we figured we'd share some great photos from our live training house burn this past Saturday, October 17th, courtesy of our very own Department Photographer Joe Burns! 📸

But first, here's what our volunteers have been up to!

🚨 Wednesday, October 14th — 4 Calls
⏰ 8:04 AM – Difficulty Breathing
⏰ 9:37 AM – Chest Pain
⏰ 9:42 AM – Injured Party from a Fall
⏰ 2:45 PM – Automatic Fire Detection Signal
➡️ Two medical emergencies were dispatched just 5 minutes apart Wednesday morning!

🚨 Thursday, October 15th — 6 Calls
⏰ 7:07 AM – Mutual Aid to Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue – Injured Person
⏰ 7:25 AM – Back Pain
➡️ Kennard Fire Rescue was mutual aided and assisted on scene. Thank you for helping our crews during a busy morning!
⏰ 8:30 AM – Seizure
⏰ 8:39 AM – Medical Nature Unknown
➡️ Kennard Fire Rescue was mutual aided and assisted on scene. Thank you for helping our crews during a busy morning!
⏰ 9:35 PM – Chest Pain
⏰ 11:22 PM – Assist a Party Up

🚨 Friday, October 16th — 3 Calls
⏰ 8:20 AM – Assist a Party Up
⏰ 5:11 PM – Injured Party from a Fall
⏰ 9:23 PM – Assist a Party Up

🚨 Saturday, October 17th — 4 Calls + Live Burn Training! 🔥
⏰ 3:33 AM – Chest Pain
➡️ Kennard Fire Rescue was mutual aided but later cancelled. Thank you for being ready to assist!
⏰ 6:44 AM – Injured Party from a Fall
⏰ 8:59 AM – Injured Party from a Fall
➡️ Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue was mutual aided and covered this call during our live fire training. Thank you for helping ensure our community remained covered! 🤝
⏰ 9:55 PM – Injured Party from a Fall

🔥 And in between those calls, our members were TRAINING!

Saturday morning, BVFD conducted a live training house burn in the area of the 14000 block of US Highway 75, alongside several neighboring departments.

Training opportunities like these allow firefighters to practice their skills in realistic conditions, strengthen teamwork, and continue preparing for emergencies throughout our communities.

📸 The photos attached to this post are from Saturday's training burn, captured by our Department Photographer, Joe Burns! A huge thank you to Joe for documenting the hard work our members put into training and serving our community!

🚨 Sunday, October 18th — 5 Calls
⏰ 7:14 AM – Difficulty Breathing
➡️ Kennard Fire & Rescue was mutual aided and covered this call.
⏰ 7:29 AM – Injured Party from a Fall
➡️ Just 15 minutes later, another medical emergency was dispatched. Fort Calhoun Fire & Rescue was mutual aided and covered this call.
⏰ 3:11 PM – Automatic Fire Detection Signal
⏰ 4:31 PM – Injured Party from a Fall
⏰ 5:48 PM – Unauthorized Burning

Sunday morning was another great example of why mutual aid is so important. With two emergencies dispatched just 15 minutes apart, our neighbors in Kennard and Fort Calhoun stepped up to help ensure both calls were covered.

🚨 Monday, October 19th — 2 Calls Already!
⏰ 12:26 AM – Sick Party
⏰ 3:23 AM – Mutual Aid to Herman Fire Department – Panic Attack

And apparently the new week wasn't going to let our volunteers sleep in either! 😅

🤝 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR MUTUAL AID PARTNERS!

Throughout these past several days, Kennard, Fort Calhoun, and Herman have all played a role in helping our communities.

Whether it's answering a request for assistance, covering an emergency while resources are committed elsewhere, or training together to improve our skills, mutual aid is truly neighbors helping neighbors.

❤️ AND TO OUR BVFD VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR FAMILIES…

Think about this for a moment.

25 calls for service in less than a week, plus a Saturday spent conducting live fire training.

That's 25 times the pager sounded, and our members had to be ready to respond. On top of that, many dedicated additional hours to training so they're better prepared when the next emergency happens.

Our members balance full-time jobs, families, and everyday responsibilities while continuing to serve this community.

And behind every volunteer is a family that makes sacrifices too.

Different calls. Different challenges. Different hours of the day. One dedicated team ready to serve.

10/17/2026

🥞🚒 PANCAKE SEASON ROLLS ON! 🚒🥞

Blair ✅
Kennard Fire Rescue ✅
Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue — YOU’RE UP NEXT!

Tomorrow morning, head over and support our friends at Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire & Rescue for their 2026 Annual Pancake Feed!
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon
📍 Fort Calhoun Fire Station — 602 N. 14th St.
💰 Free-will donations

Fort Calhoun is one of the neighboring departments we can count on when we need an extra hand, and we’re proud to return the support! ❤️🚒

So skip cooking breakfast tomorrow and go let Fort Calhoun cook for you! 🥞🔥
And pancake season STILL isn't over...

🥞 Sunday, November 8 — Herman Fire Department

Mark your calendars and keep supporting the volunteer firefighters who serve our communities!

Blair ➡️ Kennard ➡️ Fort Calhoun ➡️ Herman

That’s one heck of a pancake tour.

10/17/2026

🚒🔥 REMINDER: PRACTICE HOUSE BURN HAPPENING THIS MORNING! 🔥🚒

Don't be alarmed if you see smoke, flames, or a large number of fire trucks along Highway 75 this morning!

The Blair Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, along with several neighboring fire departments, will be conducting a controlled practice house burn today, Saturday, October 17th, in the area of the 14000 Block of U.S. Highway 75.

⚠️ Motorists traveling through the area are asked to use caution, watch for emergency vehicles, and avoid stopping along the roadway to observe.

These training opportunities are incredibly valuable for our firefighters, allowing us to practice real-world firefighting techniques while working alongside our neighboring departments.

We appreciate everyone's understanding and support as our volunteers spend their Saturday morning training to better protect our communities!

Train together. Respond together. Protect together. 🚒🔥

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!