Blair Fire Department Summary

Over the weekend, BVFD responded to 11 calls for service, including 8 medical and 3 fire-related incidents. 4 calls were mutual aid calls with each of the following fire departments. Mutual Aid to Arlington Nebraska Volunteer Fire Department – Car Accident, Kennard Fire Rescue was mutual aided due to the nature of the incident but was later canceled. Mutual Aid to Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue – RV Fire (Blair assistance was canceled), Kennard Fire Rescue was mutual aided and assisted on scene while

BVFD transported.

Top call responders this weekend:

FF/EMT IV David McIntosh – 6 responses

FF/EMT IV Skyler Puffer – 5 responses

FF Blake A Gutschow – 5 responses

Sr. Cadet Landon Holtz – 5 responses

Sr. Cadet Emmett McIntosh – 5 responses

The final call of the weekend was BVFD's 640th call for service of the year. At our current pace, we're on track for approximately 1,354 calls in 2026, which would make this the second busiest year in the 156-year history of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department.