Holdrege Volunteer Fire & Rescue

06/05/2026

We hope you will make plans to attend!

05/25/2026

We extend our best wishes to you on Memorial Day.🇺🇸

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05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a time to reflect, remember, and honor those who gave everything for our country. Their courage will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our First Annual EMS Open House in celebration of National EMS Week!
We greatly appreciate your support!

A special thank you to Holdrege Mayor,
Jim Liffrig for visiting us this evening and making our official EMS Week Proclamation!

05/21/2026

Holdrege Fire and Rescue congratulates Gregg Ericksen on receiving the 2026 Dave Heywood Outstanding Fire Prevention Leadership Award at the NSVFA State Fire School. The award is given to one individual nominated by their department who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting fire prevention in their community. Congratulations, Gregg. Pictured is Rhonda Cerny, Chairperson of the NSVFA Fire Prevention Committee, with Gregg Ericksen.

05/20/2026

Thank you, Holdrege Elementary School, for letting our EMS Crew visit you this morning and give “high-fives” in celebration of the last day of school! We had a great time and wish you all a fun, safe summer! ☀️🚑

05/18/2026

Meet Our EMS Team! 🚑🚨

Today, we would like to introduce you to the HVFD EMTs! This team is committed to learning and growing as providers and dedicated to safety of our community. We are grateful for all that they do and appreciate their service!

We would also like to say thank you to their employers for supporting them and allowing them to leave for calls and emergencies!

Robert Johnston - Unit Captain
23yrs as an EMT
Phelps County Courthouse

Dudley Karlson - Assistant Unit Captain
24 yrs as an EMT
Ag Valley Coop

Ashley Brock - Unit Training Officer
Nebraska EMS Instructor
5 yrs as an NREMT
Holdrege Public Schools and PMHC

Tori Johnston - Unit Secretary
15 yrs as an EMT
Phelps County Emergency Management

Charlie Heinen
2 yrs as an EMT
MRK, Inc.

Joel Omundson
2 yrs as an NREMT
Priority/Ameripro Health (Lexington)

James Cates
11 yrs as an EMT
Bruce Furniture

Lonnie DeJonge
25 yrs as an EMT
CHS Coop

Doug Novak
38 yrs as an EMT
Phelps County Courthouse

We look forward to seeing you at our
EMS Open House on Thursday at 6pm

05/17/2026

Today is the official start to
National EMS Week! 🚑🚨

Over the next few days, we will be introducing the members of the HFVD EMS Team and our EMS Partners right here on our page!

We look forward to seeing you at our
EMS Open House on Thursday at 6pm

05/17/2026