Our local first responders are ready to take the field for a night of friendly competition benefiting the Blair Youth Softball Association! Saturday, September 26 at the BYSA Softball Fields 4:00 PM - Gates open 5:00 PM - Washington County Fire Team (Herman Fire Department, Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue, Kennard Fire Rescue) vs Douglas County Fire Team (Bennington Fire & Rescue, Irvington Volunteer Fire Department, Eppley Airfield - OMA Fire Department, Omaha Fire Department)

Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue report for Thursday, August 27th through Monday, August 31st Thursday, August 27th: 2 medical related calls Friday, August 28th: 4 total calls: 3 medical rescue calls plus one mutual aid call with Arlington Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, August 29th: 3 medical rescue calls Sunday, August 30th: 6 total calls: 5 medical rescue calls and 1 fire alarm Monday, August 31st: 8 calls for service: 6 medical rescue calls and 2 fire calls

The next First Responders Softball competition will be Saturday, September 26 at the Blair Youth Sports Complex with teams representing areas Washington County Fire, Washington County Law Enforcement and Douglas County Fire. Gates open at 4 pm. First game at 5 with championship game scheduled for approximately 8:45 pm.