Scribner Fire & Rescue

08/17/2026

SOLD! FOR SALE: 2015 Exmark (made by Arctic Cat) 700 UTV. 120 hours, 475 miles. 4x4. Was used as a firefighting utility vehicle, primarily for controlled burns. Has floodlights, winch, 55 gallon tank w/pump. The tank/pump skid is easily removable by pulling 2 pins. The pump is hardwired to a switch/battery or can be connected to an auxiliary battery placed in the bed. Currently has an emergency light bar, which will be removed if not purchased by a fire department. Decals will also be removed. Asking $7500. Unit is in very good condition. Only replacing because we were awarded grant funding to do so.

07/22/2026

Recently, the Scribner Fire Department took delivery of a 2026 Polaris Ranger 1000 firefighting utility vehicle purchased through the Polaris Government & Defense program. The most exciting part of this unit is that it was paid for 100% free of taxpayer funds. Partial funding came from a $15,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America, an additional grant, and funds from department fundraisers. FCSA representative David Wendt was able to stop by to see the new unit and learn how we would use the unit to better serve our district. We are excited to get this unit in service!

06/07/2026

This morning members and honorary members gathered for our annual memorial service honoring the memory of the 6 men lost in the 1929 explosion. A prayer was held at the city park Memorial, followed by church service at St. John Ridgley.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Chris Meyer for receiving the Outstanding Firemanship Award. We’ve been keeping a secret, he was actually awarded this at the Nebraska State Fireschool a few weeks back, but due to last minute conflicts he was unable to attend, so we surprised him with it tonight at our annual appreciation supper.

Congratulations Chris, and thank you for your many past (and future) years of dedicated service to our department and the Scribner Community as a whole.

05/16/2026

13 Scribner firefighters are out in Grand Island training at the NSVFA state fire school. Taking classes such as rural water supply, intro to firefighting, live fire and flashover, man vs machine, forcible entry and more. Great training to be more prepared and skilled to serve the community.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Assistant EMS Chief/Firefighter Dusty Besmer for receiving the Outstanding Firemanship Award out at Nebraska State Fire School. This award is based on civic service, leadership and community involvement. Congrats Dusty!

04/15/2026

Bryant Emanual is a close friend of our department though a bond forged by training together at fire school the past several years. Bryant often communicates with us about best practices, equipment ideas or training suggestions. He shared some of his experience with fighting the Morril Fire in western Nebraska with the North Bend Eagle.

Bryant Emanuel grew up in North Bend, but through some career moves, found himself in Southwest Nebraska. As the captain of the Elsie Volunteer Fire Department, he and five others assisted in the fight against the Morrill Fire last month.

Read more about his experience in this week’s edition of the North Bend Eagle, available on newsstands at Medicine Man Pharmacy, Liquid Courage and the North Bend Mini Mart! You can also swing by our office and pick up a copy!

03/28/2026

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! Last night was incredible. The support we receive from the community is amazing!

Thank you to everyone who supported in any way big or small. From the guests who attended, to the business and people that made donations, to the Mark Vyhlidal Orchestra for awesome music setting the vibe, to family, friends, and community that helped us during the event. We could not do it without you! Cleanup is done, hopefully a little recoup and down time now.

03/27/2026

Who's Ready for Onion Rings, Fish, and Chicken?!?! See you tonight!

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT🐟🔥


The Scribner Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry helps our fire department raise money for the equipment they need to keep our community safe.

Their jurisdiction covers 94 square miles😳
They respond to fires, traffic accidents, emergencies and every call that comes in, day or night. They also train tirelessly, learning how to respond to each and every crisis that could face our community.

And every single one of them is a volunteer.

No paychecks. Just neighbors showing up when it matters most.

So tonight is our chance to show them a little support.

Come grab some fish and help support the men and women who always put our community’s safety first🚒💙

Last year 1,714 people showed up for the fish fry. Let’s see if we can beat that number tonight. I have faith in your love of fried fish and/or chicken🐟

👉🏻TONIGHT’S MENU
•Live Music
•Raffles
•Silent Auction
•Fish
•Chicken
•Cole Slaw
•Beans
•Dinner Roll
•Beverages