Eagle Fire & Rescue Department

03/26/2026

The state wide burn ban has been extended until April 10th, 2026. 🔥

03/20/2026

🚒 Eagle Fire & Rescue in the Spotlight 🚒

We’re grateful to see the story of our department shared by Southeast Nebraska Scanner and highlighted in this video.

At Eagle Fire & Rescue, it’s more than just responding to calls—it’s about neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers stepping up, and a community that always has each other’s backs.

03/19/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity from Eagle Fire & Rescue 🚒

**DUE APRIL 1st, 2026! **

Eagle Fire & Rescue Department is proud to support the next generation by offering a local scholarship to students in our community!

This scholarship is designed to recognize hardworking individuals and help offset the cost of continuing education—whether that’s college, trade school, or other programs.

💰 Scholarship award available
📍 Must reside within the Eagle Fire district
📚 Open to students continuing their education

If you or someone you know is planning their next step after high school, don’t miss this opportunity!

👉 Learn more & apply here: https://www.eaglefirerescue.com/scholarship

Let’s continue investing in the future of our community 💪

Eagle Fire & Rescue is proud to be able to offer an annual $500 scholarship opportunity to recognize outstanding students within our community. 

03/19/2026

Well said.

📅 Today was one for the books.

If you've ever wondered why SW Fire is so restrictive with burn permits — today answered that question. Across Nebraska, fires reignited hotspots and smoldering burn piles left behind from permits issued over the past few days and weeks. What seemed like safe burns at the time, were anything but.

Here's the hard truth: a day of rain or a couple inches of snow does not reset months of drought. Our area has seen little to no meaningful moisture since last fall, and intermittent precipitation doesn't change the long-term conditions beneath the surface. Smoldering piles wait. And on a red flag day like today, they wake up.

We understand the frustration when a burn permit is denied. Nobody wants to hear "no" when they're ready to clean up their property. But we ask that before you light that pile — or before you request a permit — think long term. Is clearing that brush pile worth the risk of losing a neighbor's barn, a field, or worse? Is it worth not checking and rechecking your piles, especially on days like today, to make sure they are out? We don't think so either. That's exactly why we make the calls we do.

Today, the SW Fire district was largely spared — but 15 of our volunteer responders left their full-time jobs and their families to help our mutual aid partners battle fires across the region. Equipment was damaged. Everyone is exhausted but we all made it home safe. Tonight, many communities across Nebraska are evacuating or preparing to evacuate as fires continue to burn.

To today's SW crew — we are so incredibly proud of and grateful for the work you put in today. We bounced from fire to fire, AND responded to a rollover accident fast enough to quickly extinguish the vehicle that caught fire. Your dedication, sacrifice, and heart for this community does not go unnoticed. Thank you!

We are also deeply grateful for:

🤝 Our mutual aid partners in Lancaster and surrounding counties
🚜 Every farmer who showed up to disc fields and cut fire lines — We don't want to think about where we'd be without you.
📡 911 dispatch for keeping us coordinated and always knowing where we were — your communication and direction made a chaotic day manageable
🚔 LSO and NSP for handling road closures and leading evacuation efforts to keep the public out of harm's way
❤️ Every volunteer and their family who gave up their day to keep our communities safe

We can always burn another day. We can't always undo the destruction when conditions aren't right.

03/13/2026

Effective immediately, the State of Nebraska has issued an Executive Order banning all Open Burn Permits for the next 14 days.

During this time, no burn permits can be issued for any purpose, and any previously issued permits that have not yet been completed are now null and void. Open burning is not allowed during this period.

State officials will review conditions before the 14-day period ends to determine if the ban needs to be extended. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work together to keep our community safe during these dangerous fire conditions.

02/16/2026

🔥🚫 Burn Ban in Effect 🚫🔥

It’s dry. Like really dry and supposed to be windy on Tuesday.

We’re hopeful for some much-needed moisture later this week, but until conditions improve, please hold off on any outdoor burning.

We appreciate everyone doing their part.

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02/04/2026

⏳🥣 3 Weeks to Go! 🥣⏳

Our Annual Soup Supper Fundraiser is just two weeks away on February 28th, and we’re getting ready to serve up some favorites for the Eagle community.

On the menu:
🍲 Chili
🍜 Chicken Noodle
🔥 Limited-edition soups made by Eagle Fire & Rescue members

🎟️ Raffle ticket winners will be announced during the event!

Every bowl helps support your local firefighters and emergency responders. We hope to see you there!

📅 February 28th
📍 Eagle Fire & Rescue

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01/31/2026

If anyone needs to replace a smoke detector in their home we have about a dozen available. We will be at the station for an hour or two. Stop by and get one for free.

01/26/2026

🚒 BIG NEWS! 🚒

Approval has been finalized for our new home — an exciting new chapter for our department and community!

A HUGE thank you to the Village and the Rural Fire Boards for your leadership. We couldn't do this without you and the continued support of this community.

More to come — we’re just getting started!

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01/15/2026

🥣🚒 Annual Soup Supper – February 28th! 🚒🥣

Join Eagle Fire & Rescue for our Annual Soup Supper on Friday, February 28th!

We’ll be serving up:
🍲 Classic favorites – Chili & Chicken Noodle
🔥 “Limited Edition” soups made by our members (while they last!)

Stick around because we’ll also be announcing the raffle ticket winners during the event! 🎟️🏆

Your support helps us continue serving and protecting our community — and you get a great meal while doing it. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and we’ll see you there!

📅 February 28th
📍 Eagle Fire & Rescue

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