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
On September 9, 2017, members from Ralston Fire completed the NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation works to provide families of fallen firefighters with support and benefits that they are entitled to and have available. The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is equivalent to climbing 110 … Continue reading 2017 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Ralston Fire helped celebrate another wonderful (but hot!) July 4th in the city. Members participated in the 5K Fun Run with one our own completing the run in full bunker gear. Good Job FF/EMT Kaspar! Next off, crews headed out and lined up for the parade. We were joined by other local departments. We had … Continue reading July 4, 2017
May 21 - May 27, 2017 was celebrated amongst members of Ralston Fire as National EMS Week. Members participated throughout the week in multiple continuing education opportunities, meals and training hosted by our Rescue department. A list of our sponsors can be reviewed here. Thank you to everyone that came out to teach us more … Continue reading 2017 EMS Week
On Tuesday, May 16, Ralston City Mayor Don Groesser signed an EMS Proclamation stating that the week of May 21-27, 2017 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Ralston. The proclamation was accepted at the City Council meeting by Chief Kevin Eischeid and Rescue Chief Kim Eischeid. The members of Ralston Fire will be … Continue reading 2017 EMS Week Proclamation
On April 7, multiple members of the fire department participated in a mock crash event at Ralston High School. Participating agencies included: Ralston High School students and staff, Nebraska State Patrol, M.A.D.D., Ralston Police Department and Alexandra Stone from KETV. The idea of this event was to help teenagers realize the importance of … Continue reading 4/7/2017 Mock Crash with Ralston High School
This past Saturday, February 11, 2017, Ralston Fire Department Members, their families, and city leaders celebrated the past accomplishments of the fire department. This past year, there were over 580 calls for service. There were multiple award winners throughout the night (pictured below) and well deserved. RVFD members were joined by Mayor Don Groesser, Interim … Continue reading 2017 Annual Dinner
