Thanks to the members of the Fire & Rescue that gave their time and gas to help clean up after the storm.
Sunday, June 25th a storm ripped through Palmyra leaving limbs, brush and entire trees down or savagely damaged. Winds measuring up to 70 mph caused damage citywide.
Numerous members of the Palmyra Fire & Rescue, as well as members of the community, took time out of their Memorial Day to cut, load & haul debris to the dump. Several individuals over the course of the entire day made a significant difference on the aftermath of this storm.
Thanks again to those that chipped in.
May 17th - Structure fire east of Palmyra.
An outbuilding and several vehicles were destroyed by fire located a couple miles east of Palmyra.
Thanks to a quick response, the home suffered minimal damage.
No one was home when the fire started and no injuries were reported.
Congratulations to Rich, Rex, Tony, Jim & Bill on becoming Firefighter I certified.
These five individuals of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department passed a written test as well as a series of skills tests, conducted by the Nebraska Fire Marshal’s Training Division, to become certified Firefighter I. The tests were completed after devoting one weekend a month over the course of eight months to classroom study and training.
This was not a requirement of the department or the state and was undertaken for the sake of improving themselves as firefighters.
Special acknowledgment to a couple of individuals who put in the time and effort but were unable to pass a portion of the tests. They are no less firefighters than the others.
June 25th - Car accident just west of Palmyra on Hwy 2.
A two car accident occurred around 6:30am on Wednesday morning at the Eagle exit and Hwy 2. Firefighters & rescue workers from Palmyra as well as nearby Douglas were on hand to help in the efforts.
Fog was extremely dense and may have been a major factor.
Individuals from both vehicles were transported to via ambulance to Lincoln.
Pictures of the Palmyra Park, courtesy of Misti Lawhorne
Thanks to the Palmyra Fire Department for providing the Friday night cookout dinner during the Old Settlers Festival.
With what seemed a record crowd, the cookout was a roaring success. The Fire Department was able to raise over $1,100 in donations from local and nearby businesses as well as the families and friends that came and enjoyed a burger or a dog.
Thanks again to everyone that donated their money and/or time to make this cookout one of the best.
June 28th - Structure fire southeast of Palmyra.
A barn and several show animals were destroyed by fire located a few miles southeast of Palmyra.
None of the family members were injured but the barn and numerous 4H show animals were lost in the blaze, including calves & chickens.
Members of the Palmyra, Douglas & Unadilla fire departments as well as rescue were on hand to contain the fire.
Pictures of the cookout, courtesy of Misti Lawhorne
