Bushnell Volunteer Fire Department

05/10/2026

We hosted a 12 hour automobile extrication class on Friday and Saturday put on by the Nebraska Fire Marshals office. 20 firemen and 3 instructors participated in classroom and hands on techniques, ensuring we were trained properly and safely in vehicle extrication. Thanks to the following departments for joining us
Kimball Volunteer Fire
Dix Volunteer Fire
Banner County Fire
Laramie County Fire District #5, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
Laramie County Fire #4
Also a huge shout out to Mike Schadegg and Sid Peterson for providing the cars for us to use.

05/01/2026

Be careful and be prepared for this fire!

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May is Wildfire Awareness Month, a time focused on prevention, preparedness, and protecting what matters, together.

Wildfires are largely preventable, with nearly 85% caused by human activity. Taking steps to reduce risk, prepare your home and family, and stay informed all play an important role in keeping communities safe.

Tomorrow, May 2, is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Remember that small actions can make a big difference. Take a few steps to reduce risk where you live:
• Clear dry vegetation and debris around your home
• Create and maintain defensible space
• Check local fire restrictions and conditions before outdoor activities
• Make a plan with your family in case of evacuation
Learn more: https://www.nfpa.org/events/wildfire-community-preparedness-day

04/24/2026

2 of our firefighters and a Type VI rig were part of the Tri State Mutual Aid strike team that provided assistance on the Arthur County Complex. We worked in a shelter belt, falling trees and extinguishing fire inside alot of the trees. While there, a grass fire broke out north of Hwy 92 between Arthur and Tryon. We were reassigned to the new fire. When we arrived, the fire had crossed Hwy 92 heading south. Numerous resources were able to get the fire stopped from continuing farther south.

04/23/2026

We are deploying a Type 6 engine as part of the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association to assist with ongoing fires in the region.

We will be working as part of a task force alongside departments from Sidney, Chappell, Lodgepole, Ovid CO, and Pine Bluffs WY, coming together as one coordinated team. Crews will be operating on a 12-hour operational period.

Thank you for your continued support.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

The Bushnell Volunteer Fire Department is thankful for all past and current volunteers. These people volunteer their time when a call comes in and spend numerous hours training and preparing for all scenarios.

04/19/2026

Health screening in Bushnell on May 5th!

04/17/2026

10 members participated in drafting and drop tank training last night. This allows us to fight fire in locations where water sources are limited.

04/02/2026

The burn ban is still in effect in Kimball County per the 3 fire chiefs even though the statewide burn ban has been lifted. Open burning of any sorts is not allowed. No burning of trash, campfires, fire pits, etc

03/28/2026

Bushnell Fire Department and Bushnell Lions Club is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4th at 2 PM at the park in Bushnell.

03/26/2026

BURN BAN EXTENSION now until 11:59pm on April 10, 2026 per Nebraska State Governor Jim Pillen