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| Tri County Special Operations Host Hazardous Materials IQ June 27th Harlan Fire Station To attend register by completing the contact form below. |
| Shelby County Emergency Services Association Quarterly Meeting May 7th at 7PM in the EOC Continuous Quality Improvement Committee Meets at 6PM Prior to the regular meeting |
| Congratulations to Harlan Fire Department Winter Recruit Class Members from several agencies were trained by Harlan Fire Fighters utilizing Fire Service Training Bureau curriculum. Firefighters have tested, and are in the process of receiving their Certificates. The new course work is 80+ hours of classroom, homework, and hands on. Great Job to all!!!! |


| Iowa Western Community College EMT-Basic Winter Class 2008-09 Course was completed in the first week of April, Elk Horn, Avoca, and Kimbalton Fire Departments all graduated responders. After 124 hours of instruction, and ride time we have added new faces to the back of squads. Take time to congratulate, and welcome our new EMT-B's |

| Spring Burning Remember, public education is an important part of firefighting. With the rash of grass & brush fires over the last few weeks lets remember to educate the folks igniting controlled burns that are getting away. A careless match can destroy not only property, but animals as well. Deer, quail, pheasant's, and other animals are starting to have little ones. Large fires can reduce game populations for several years. Please remind County Residents to be careful! |

| Firefighter 1 Class Currently Defiance Fire & Rescue is hosting a Firefighter 1 class. Skills sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7PM. Any firefighter in the county is welcome to attend and assist in teaching skills. Feel free to show up any night at the Defiance Fire Hall. |