Kearney Volunteer Fire Department

Dedicated to the Men and Women of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. "Always Ready" since 1883.

[Central Nebraska Today @centralnetoday]

Kearney Fire Department hands out service awards, welcome new members
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@kearneyVFD

[Central Nebraska Today @centralnetoday]

Around five acres burned near I-80 Minden interchange after semi catches fire
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[Central Nebraska Today @centralnetoday]

Dangerous fire weather conditions present across central Nebraska
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@NWSHastings @kearneyVFD @HastingsFireNE @GIFireDept

[Central Nebraska Today @centralnetoday]

Kearney Fire Chief issues burn ban
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[Kearney Volunteer Fire Department @kearneyVFD]

Interested in learning more about becoming a member of KVFD? Fill out the form at this link and we'll be in touch.
https://t.co/tHPdj676E1

[Clint (not Eastwood) @308Sker]

We had a lot of fun doing a fireworks display for our veterans at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home. Grateful to be a part of @kearneyVFD. Enjoy your 4th, stay safe.

[Central Nebraska Today @centralnetoday]

Kearney firefighters respond to conveyor belt fire at Andersen Wrecking Co.
https://t.co/JlRRWWdOxV
@kearneyVFD

[Michael Shively @mshivelyNCN]

It's an emotional photo shared hundreds of times.

@KearneyPolice Officer Derrick Hosick captured the image of volunteer firefighter Bill Schaffnitt responding to a fatal house fire.

Here is the story behind the photo.

Full @kearneyVFD coverage: https://t.co/TDZdlCia5Z

[Kearney Volunteer Fire Department @kearneyVFD]

Shopping with First Responders was a great time!

[Kearney Police Dept @KearneyPolice]

A structure fire has been reported at 1st street and Central Avenue. @kearneyVFD, @KearneyPolice and @CHIGoodSamEMS are on scene. Everyone is out of the house. Please stay away from the area. The roads are temporarily closed.

[Kearney Volunteer Fire Department @kearneyVFD]

Kearney City Council commemorated KVFD's 140 years of service to this community at last night's council meeting. We thank them for their continued support.

[Kearney Volunteer Fire Department @kearneyVFD]

We had a lot of fun with you all today. Thanks for stopping by and saying Hi!

[NTV News @NTVNEWS]

Running towards the danger is a choice they make but there's so much more to being a firefighter.

@TaylorNTVNews shares the story of two @kearneyVFD firemen and why they chose fire and rescue.

https://t.co/2proFT4FcB

[Kearney Police Dept @KearneyPolice]

4200 block of 1st Ave has reopened for normal traffic. From Emergency crews @CityofKearney @kearneyVFD @KearneyPolice Good Samaritan Hospital / CHI, State Fire Marshals Office, Northwestern Gas, Nebraska Public Power District thank you for avoiding this area during this fire event.

[Dave Griek @davegriekncn]

House fire in the 4200 block of 1st Ave in Kearney. More details coming up on @NTVNEWS

[Buffalo County Sheriff's Office @BuffaloCountySO]

**MISSING PERSON ** ENDANGERED**
Brian Strong, age 51. 6’2” 180lbs with brown hair and blue eyes, missing his front teeth and walks with a slight shuffle. Last seen wearing a white t-shirt, jeans, cowboy boots, and was carrying a large boom box style radio. Call 911

[Baldwin Filters @BaldwinFilters]

Thank you @kearneyVFD for allowing @Parker Baldwin to host a luncheon to thank the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department and our Team Members who serve or have served on their local volunteer fire department. We were honored to present KVFD with a year's supply of filters.

[Michael Shively @mshivelyNCN]

So impressed by the dedication and sacrifice shown by volunteer firefighters. Some stats on the @kearneyVFD:

🧑‍🚒 62 volunteers
🧑‍🚒 18,000 hours (training/response)
🧑‍🚒 24 firefighters per call avg
🧑‍🚒 38% more calls in 2022

Fire Admin Jason Whalen credits town pride for success.

[Michael Shively @mshivelyNCN]

@kearneyVFD Here is my story via @NewsChannelNE on plans to build a new fire station in northeast Kearney and hire the department's first training officer.
https://t.co/L6vvvaXs73

[Kearney Volunteer Fire Department @kearneyVFD]

Who wants to take a part in carving out the next chapter of the long storied tradition of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department? 🔥