Cook Volunteer Fire Department

03/13/2026

Effective immediately the Governor has issued an Executive Order that bans the issuance of Open Burn Permits for 14 days. The Executive Order prohibits any fire chief or person designated by the fire chief from granting an open burn permit for any purpose. Any existing burn permit that has not been completed is null and void and open burning is not permitted for 14 consecutive days beginning now.

This order will be reviewed prior to its termination to determine the need to extend the ban. Further information will be provided prior to that date.

The Executive Order document will be issued later today when all required parties have signed it.

Please feel free to share this message as needed and contact me with any questions.

Thanks
Doug Hohbein

State Fire Marshal

02/19/2026

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/11/2025

View Richard "Rich" L. Roesener's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/20/2025

Cook VFD will be giving out smoke detector batteries in town tonight (11/20). We will start at 6:30pm.

09/22/2025

The 2025 Nebraska Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Service was held at the Nebraska Firefighters Museum in Kearney. Members from Cook and Talmage volunteer fire departments attended the service in which our friend, Paul Wilken, was among those recognized. Many of Paul's beloved family members were in attendance. Paul will be remembered not only for his service to the fire department, but also his contributions to the Cook Rescue Squad and the Cook Rural Fire Board. Thank you, Paul.

09/11/2025

On this solemn day we will take time to not only remember the 343 firemen that died on 9/11/2001, but all 2,996 victims of that day and those that died of health related issues from that day. It is also a day to reflect on the lives of Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska, and others across this country who have been senselessly murdered. Most of all, we want to remember and honor the life of Paul Wilken, one of our own that passed away within the last year. God bless them all, and may they rest in peace.

07/20/2025

Cook Days 2025 is in the books. Thank you to everyone that attended all of the weekend's events, bought raffle tickets, competed in the BBQ contest, entered the car show, the generous sponsors, and everyone that supports us this weekend and all year long. Without you, we can't upgrade our equipment to stay safe and provide our services to the community. THANK YOU!!!

The winners of the car show:
Best Car - 1955 Chevrolet 210 Delray
Best Truck - 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside
Best Motorcycle - Honda Foreman with custom umbrella
Best Tractor - 1937 John Deere AR
Best Rat Rod - 1929 Ford Model A
Chief's Choice - 1931 Pierce Arrow EDL 142

We hope to see everyone again next year!

07/20/2025

The Cook Car Show is going on now!