FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2019 It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Ralston Volunteer Fire Department reports the death of one of our firefighters. Firefighter/EMT Brian Saathoff passed away February 4, 2019. Brian began his service with us in January 2008. He held the office of Vice President and Training Captain during … Continue reading FF/EMT Brian Saathoff
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Last Bash of Summer
Ralston Fire attended the Last Bash of Summer hosted by the Ralston Chamber of Commerce and Ralston Arena. This event was a great showing from the community and included food trucks, rides, face painting, fire trucks and fireworks at the end of the night. We enjoyed being able to spend time meeting members and hanging … Continue reading Last Bash of Summer
Training Burn – September 2018
For the month of September, our training department partnered with Metro Community College Fire Science Technology for live fire training at their Irvington campus. Members were able to practice skills related to live fire attack, pumping, hose patterns, rehab and hydraulic ventilation. This was a beneficial training for members to work on skills that we … Continue reading Training Burn – September 2018
Firefighters Receive New Radios Thanks to Grant
On December 18, 2017, Ralston Fire made the transition to brand new Motorola radios and a new radio system. Ralston Fire joined other departments in the state including Lincoln Fire Department, Omaha Fire Department, Bennington Fire Department and many more. This update was made available for all fire and police departments in this area. The … Continue reading Firefighters Receive New Radios Thanks to Grant
December 25, 2017 House Fire
On December 25, 2017, at approximately 12:45 AM, Ralston Fire was dispatched to the 5000 block of South 80th Street for a possible house fire. Due to the nature of the dispatch, an automatic aid call was made to Omaha Fire Department and Papillion Fire Department. Shortly after the dispatch, Ralston Police Officers arrived on … Continue reading December 25, 2017 House Fire
2017 Open House
On October 8, members of Ralston Fire opened our doors and our hearts for our community. Each year, we host an Open House and pancake feed during Fire Prevention week. The goal during this week is to meet members of our community, educate about fire prevention and let them understand more of what we do. … Continue reading 2017 Open House
Firefighters Receive Lucas Devices
Recently, members of Ralston Fire received two Lucas 3 automated CPR devices. The members of Ralston Fire are very appreciative that they received these. These devices were donated received from the Helmsley Foundation Grant. You can watch the video here to learn more about the Lucas 3 devices. These devices help to provide adequate, continuous and … Continue reading Firefighters Receive Lucas Devices
