Schuyler Fire-Rescue

10/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE — SCHUYLER FIRE/RESCUE

The Schuyler Fire Department will not be issuing any burn permits at this time. We strongly recommend no outdoor burning whatsoever, including burn barrels, burn pits, and any other open burning.

To our farming community: Please have fire extinguishers readily available, keep extra water on hand, and have a tractor and disk ready should a fire occur during harvest operations.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping protect our community, our farmers, and our first responders.

Schuyler Rural Fire District #3

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

SVFD made a visit to SES this week to teach fire prevention to the 5th grade class! Thanks for letting us come visit! 🔥

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10/04/2026

Schuyler Fire and Rescue would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Pancake Feed today! We truly appreciate your patronage, generosity, and continued support.

The funds raised help purchase much-needed equipment for our department, giving our volunteers the tools they need to serve and protect our community.

We are grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive community. Thank you for helping us make a difference! 🚒🥞

Next pancake feed October 3rd 2027!!

10/04/2026

Honoring Jeff Inselman and Raising Lung Cancer Awareness

Schuyler Volunteer Fire and Rescue is honored to recognize Jeff Inselman at this year’s pancake feed while raising awareness about lung cancer. Through this recognition, we encourage our community to learn the warning signs, understand the importance of early detection, and support individuals and families affected by this disease.

Recognize the warning signs. Lung cancer symptoms may include a cough that does not go away or gets worse, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, persistent tiredness, unexplained weight loss, or repeated pneumonia. These symptoms can have other causes, but they should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. Lung cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages. (cdc.gov⁠)

Talk about early detection. Lung cancer can affect people who have never smoked. Certain people at higher risk because of their age and smoking history may qualify for annual screening with a low-dose CT scan. Ask your healthcare provider whether screening is appropriate for you. If you have symptoms, seek evaluation rather than waiting for a screening appointment. (cdc.gov⁠, cdc.gov⁠)

Understand treatment options. Depending on the type and stage of lung cancer and a person’s overall health, treatment may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of treatments. A cancer care team can explain which options fit each individual’s diagnosis. (cancer.gov⁠)

Turn awareness into action. Share reliable information, encourage conversations with healthcare providers, support lung cancer research, and offer practical help to those affected—such as meals, rides to appointments, or a listening ear.

As we honor Jeff Inselman, we stand together in compassion and support for everyone affected by lung cancer. Thank you for joining Schuyler Volunteer Fire and Rescue in raising awareness and caring for our community.

10/04/2026

SVFD would like to THANK the outpouring of support from the Community for the Colfax County Toy and Food Organization! If you would still like to donate through SVFD please contact Sara Sock 402-615-0850 we will keep the supplies at the station until the organization can come up with a permanent plan! Please help make this Christmas special for a lot of local kids in Colfax County!

PLEASE also reach out to them directly!!

ALL monetary donations please make payable to:
“Colfax County Food and Toy Organization”

Items they are needing:
Colfax County Food and Toy Organization
list of needs as of today!! Anything helps!! Head out shopping now!!

Children’s and adult stocking Hats
Gloves (waterproof if possible)
Warm clothing for all ages
Pajamas
Closed toe shoes of all sizes
Diapers of all sizes (including size 6)
Wipes
Pull ups size 4, 5, and 6
Educational Baby toys
Baby blankets
Baby shampoo
Baby lotion
Baby bath toys
Baby books (bilingual baby books)
Bilingual children’s books
Picture books for babies
Educational books for elementary age children
Books for Middle School aged children
Journals with Nice pens
Children’s blankets
Juniors or Women’s black leggings
Junior or Adult Women’s long sleeved t-shirts size S to XL
Boy’s black pants size XS to XL
Boy’s shirts size XS to XL
Junior or Men’s long sleeved shirts size S to XL
Juniors or Men’s black pants (or athletic pants) adult size S to XL
Board games
Candyland
UNO cards
Go fish cards
Junior (or pocket sized) Simon
Dominos sets
Remote Control cars
Connect 4 game
Trouble
Operation
Dolls/anything My Life or Barbie is amazing
Rubik’s Cubes
Magnatiles for young children
Jenga
Art supplies
Board games
Bracelet making sets
Adult coloring books
Colored pencils
Colors
Coloring books for kids
Soccer balls
Footballs
Basketballs
Hair brushes
Shaving sets for teenage boys
Deoterant for men or women
Axe shampoo/body wash for boys
Loofa/body sponges for men
Loofa/body sponges for women
Children’s hygiene sets (boxed sets are released closer to Christmas)
Children’s 3 in 1 body wash/shampoo/conditioner bottle
Body wash for older youth
Shampoo and Conditioner sets for older youth
Toothpaste and toothbrushes for children
Toothpaste and toothbrushes for adults
Toilet paper
Laundry soap
Dish soap
Hand soap
Small kitchen items
Batteries of all sizes
Wrapping paper
Scotch tape - disposable and rolls of tape
Scotch tape bases (the black base you put the tape rolls in)
Packing tape
Scissors
Plastic tubs/containers with lids to sort items
Shelving units
Folding Tables
Folding chairs
thick masking tape to mark items
Draw string garbage bags (to help sort items)
Permanent markers
Clothing racks

Unfortunately be careful when donating so you do not Venmo a scam link.
Let’s show this Program support after their devastating loss only 3 short months before Christmas. 🎄

Christmas is 82 days from today. 🎄
For over 120 years the Svoboda Funeral Home building stood tall in downtown Schuyler. What many people did not know was that for the last several years, the funeral home building has also housed the Colfax County Food and Toy Corporation.
Food and Toy is a non-profit organization that provides children and families in Colfax County who have a significant need, with food, warm clothing, coats, blankets. and shoes at Christmas. Last year over 180 children were served.
At the time of the fire, Food and Toy had enough items stored at the funeral home to meet this year’s needs including but not limited to: clothing, shoes, diapers, wipes, hygiene items for families, warm blankets, and food.
In one section of the funeral home alone, Food and Toy lost 20 cases of spaghetti sauce, cereal, 20 cases of pudding, hundreds of pounds of tuna, over 250 pounds of spaghetti, 60 boxes of pancake mix, 100 jars of peanut butter, 100 jars of jelly, a mountain of macaroni and cheese, etc.
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the funeral home and the Food and Toy Program.
For those who are not aware, local families CANNOT ask for anything, the family must be nominated by a professional (a teacher, law enforcement, probation officers, early childhood network, health and human services, etc.) who has been inside the home and can certify that, without outside help, the family will not have enough food to get through the winter break from school.
We know there are generous people everywhere. At this moment, Food and Toy is asking for the following:
1. Monetary donations to start to replace the entire 2026 inventory before Christmas. Donations are fully tax deductible and can be made out to: Colfax County Food Corporation, P. O. Box 227, Schuyler, NE 68661. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
2. Monetary donations can be taken to Pinnacle Bank - Schuyler and deposited directly into the Schuyler Food and Toy Corporation account. Please be sure to provide your address to receive a tax-deductible receipt.
3. A place to store any donated items. At this time we are only asking for monetary donations because we do not currently have a place to store any donated items. A secured semi trailer or other storage unit or facility would be so very much appreciated.
4. Share this post.
Please contact Food and Toy Board Members via text or telephone with any questions or offers of assistance:
Peg Aldrich
(402)615-1219
Susan Muhsman
(402)615-0072
Thank you for your consideration and please know that everything is appreciated.
More information to come.
Zach Johnson, President
Colfax County Food and Toy Corporation

¡El desayuno de panqueques de SVFD será el próximo domingo 4 de octubre! Recibiremos ropa, cobijas, pañales, toallitas húmedas, juguetes, dinero y alimentos para la despensa de alimentos del condado de Colfax. Una vez que consigan un nuevo local, les entregaremos todos los artículos.

Por favor, hagan todos los donativos monetarios a nombre de:

“Colfax County Food and Toy Organization”

También pueden comunicarse directamente con la organización para obtener sus enlaces de Venmo y números de contacto. Tengan cuidado al donar por Venmo para evitar enlaces fraudulentos.

Apoyemos a este programa después de la devastadora pérdida que sufrió, a solo tres meses de Navidad. 🎄

Faltan 82 días para Navidad. 🎄

Durante más de 120 años, el edificio de Svoboda Funeral Home se mantuvo en pie en el centro de Schuyler. Lo que muchas personas no sabían es que, durante los últimos años, el edificio también albergó a Colfax County Food and Toy Corporation.

Food and Toy es una organización sin fines de lucro que proporciona alimentos, ropa abrigada, abrigos, cobijas y zapatos en Navidad a niños y familias del condado de Colfax con grandes necesidades. El año pasado atendió a más de 180 niños.

Cuando ocurrió el incendio, Food and Toy tenía almacenados en la funeraria suficientes artículos para cubrir las necesidades de este año, entre ellos ropa, zapatos, pañales, toallitas húmedas, artículos de higiene para las familias, cobijas abrigadas y alimentos.

Solo en una sección de la funeraria, Food and Toy perdió 20 cajas de salsa para espagueti, cereal, 20 cajas de pudín, cientos de libras de atún, más de 250 libras de espagueti, 60 cajas de mezcla para panqueques, 100 frascos de mantequilla de maní, 100 frascos de mermelada, una gran cantidad de macarrones con queso y mucho más.

Gracias a todas las personas que han preguntado por la funeraria y por el programa Food and Toy.

Para quienes no lo sepan, las familias locales no pueden solicitar ayuda directamente. Deben ser nominadas por un profesional —como un maestro, un agente del orden público, un oficial de libertad condicional o personal de la red de primera infancia o de salud y servicios humanos— que haya estado dentro del hogar y pueda confirmar que, sin ayuda externa, la familia no tendrá suficientes alimentos durante las vacaciones escolares de invierno.

Sabemos que hay personas generosas en todas partes. En este momento, Food and Toy solicita lo siguiente:

1. Donativos monetarios para comenzar a reponer todo el inventario de 2026 antes de Navidad. Los donativos son deducibles de impuestos y pueden hacerse a nombre de Colfax County Food Corporation y enviarse a P. O. Box 227, Schuyler, NE 68661. Recibirán un recibo para fines fiscales.
2. Los donativos monetarios también pueden llevarse a Pinnacle Bank en Schuyler y depositarse directamente en la cuenta de Schuyler Food and Toy Corporation. Asegúrense de proporcionar su dirección para recibir un recibo para fines fiscales.
3. Un lugar para almacenar los artículos donados. Por ahora, solo solicitamos donativos monetarios porque todavía no tenemos dónde guardar los artículos. Agradeceríamos muchísimo un remolque de tráiler cerrado y seguro, u otra unidad o instalación de almacenamiento.
4. Compartan esta publicación.

Si tienen preguntas o desean ofrecer ayuda, comuníquense por mensaje de texto o teléfono con las integrantes de la junta directiva de Food and Toy:

Peg Aldrich
(402) 615-1219

Susan Muhsman
(402) 615-0072

Gracias por considerar ayudar. Apreciamos todo el apoyo que puedan brindar.

Pronto compartiremos más información.

Zach Johnson, presidente
Colfax County Food and Toy Corporation

10/04/2026

Come on down to SVFD while the pancakes are hot! Serving until 1 PM!!
SVFD would also like to thank the Community for donating to the Colfax County Toy and Food Organization! They lost everything for the 2026 Christmas season! Please consider donating to them before this Christmas!