Chadron Volunteer Fire Department

05/27/2026

Thanks to Molcajetes Mexican Restaurant for a delicious supper for our Drill night! We Appreciate it!!

05/19/2026

The members of the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department give countless hours responding to emergencies, serving our community, and training to provide the best care possible. Behind every responder is a family making sacrifices too — holding down the fort at home, missing holidays, dinners, and time together so their loved one can answer the call.
Now it’s our turn as a department and community to support one of our own.
The Bronson family is currently facing a difficult medical battle, and we want to come together to help lighten the burden during this challenging time. To support the family, we are raffling off a Traeger Grill, with all proceeds going directly to benefit the Bronson family.
🎟 Tickets: $20 each
📅 Drawing Date: Tuesday, July 14
📍 Winner will be contacted directly
Cash and checks are accepted.
(Checks can be made payable to Terry Bronson.)
To purchase a ticket, please reach out to a Chadron Volunteer Fire Department member or send us a message on Facebook.
Thank you for supporting one of our fire department families and showing what community truly means.

A big thanks to Ace Hardware in Chadron for helping us the Traeger to raffle!

05/17/2026

Ash Pole Fire is at 90% containment, and with more precipitation and lower temperatures in the forecast, fire managers are feeling good about progress.

View the shole update here: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nenbf-ash-pole-fire

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

After a few long days, great progress has been made from multiple resources!

Grizzly Bear Fire - This fire is contained at 73 acres.
Fire burned in timber grass and steep terrain.

Ash Pole Fire - This fire is estimated at 1100 acres with line all the way around the fire.
Containment 47%

05/15/2026

We want to thank everyone for the help from our mutual aid towns, land owners, ranchers, farmers, Dawes county roads, private contractors with heavy equipment, Neighbors, water haulers, US Forest service, Nebraska Forest Service. Also want to give a shout out to everyone that donated supplies and food. We couldn’t do it without our community!

05/14/2026

We have multiple new fire starts south of Chadron along Table Road to West Ash road area in the timber. We have Multiple fire departments along with U.S. Forest Service, Dawes County Roads, Nebraska Game and Parks, and many ranchers and farmers are helping to try and control these fires. We will try to update when we have more information.

05/07/2026

❤️ Be the Hero: CPR, AED & First Aid Training — Last Chance!

Be prepared. Build confidence. Learn lifesaving skills.

In this hands-on Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid class, youth participants will learn how to respond to real-life emergencies at home, in school, or in their community. This course follows American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and is designed to be engaging, practical, and youth-friendly.

Through interactive activities and guided practice, participants will gain the skills and confidence to take action when it matters most.

Participants will learn how to:
• Recognize and respond to emergencies
• Perform hands-only CPR
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Help someone who is choking
• Control bleeding and care for injuries
• Respond to common medical emergencies

This class focuses on real-world scenarios and “use what you have” problem-solving skills—perfect for youth in rural or everyday settings.

Participants who successfully complete the course may receive a Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid certification card.

📅 May 22
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Conference Room at the Extension Office Building
💲 $30

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or learn more!

05/06/2026

Good team and another resource in the tool box to use. Appreciate the help

A lightning-caused wildfire known as the Pre Cinco Fire was quickly contained near Chadron thanks to an aggressive response from local and state firefighters. The NEW Nebraska Forest Service fuels management crew assisted with suppression and mop up efforts alongside the Nebraska SEAT aircraft program. The fuels crew is part of expanded wildfire response capabilities supported through more than $24 million in federal grant funding for wildfire mitigation and hazardous fuels reduction projects across Nebraska.

https://nfs.unl.edu/news/nebraska-forest-service-fuels-crew-assists-successful-initial-attack-pre-cinco-fire/

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

05/06/2026