I have a lot to learn. I’ve been on the Ely volunteer fire department for about half a year and definitely know enough to realize that there is a lot to learn to become a firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) provider.
Even though I’ve been with the fire department for a very short time,...
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Ely, IA 52227
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Archive for April, 2009
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Solon Training Burn
On Saturday, April 4th a few members of the Ely Fire Dept. were invited to join in on a training burn conducted in rural Solon by the Solon Fire Dept. The members involved got and up close and personal view of fire behavior and interior attack skills and techniques. A big thanks goes out...
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As Spring arrives so does bad weather!
Be alert to changing weather conditions.
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or to commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information.
Look for approaching storms
Look for the following danger signs:
Dark, often greenish sky
Large hail
A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating)
Loud roar, similar to a freight train.
If you...
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