Blue Hill Fire Department

09/28/2026

Once again, in what has become an annual event, the area churches treated our EMT’s, firefighters, and their families to a wonderful meal. Thanks to all who had a part in planning and preparing this event, it is very much appreciated!
Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Blue Hill, NE Trinity Lutheran Church - Blue Hill, NE Blue Hill United Methodist Church St. Paul Lutheran Church, Blue Hill

09/13/2026

Tonight was our annual member appreciation banquet hosted by the Blue Hill Fire Board. The evening included some amazing food and a number of impressive service awards. Our membership currently totals 416 years of service, with nine members having over 20 years!

Here are just a few of the service award highlights:

Mark Kumke: 40 years of service, including 23 years as Chief

Jim Buschow: 35 years of service, including 13 years as Chief

John Kearney: 35 years of service

Terry Jordening: 40 years of service

We’d like to express our gratitude to the board, and especially to Bruce and Kelly Kohmetscher for the excellent meal!

07/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the water fight, and thank you especially for the donations! We hope everyone had a great time, and look forward to doing again next year!

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Cleaning up for the Blue Hill 4th of July celebration. Don’t forget to register for the water fight (details in the comments).

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

The officers put together some interesting training tonight… dodgeball in full turnout gear. We practiced SCBA operation and air supply management, and had a little fun in the process.

05/30/2026

Thanks to Guide Rock Volunteer Fire Department, Red Cloud Volunteer Fire Department, Bladen Fire Dept., and Hastings Rural Volunteer Fire Department for joining us for our house burn/training event today.

05/30/2026

Vehicle fire 5/29/26.

05/26/2026

Search and rescue training 5/25/26