Ripperger joined the department nine years ago, earning his Hazmat Technician certification in 2017. He serves as a member and instructor for the department’s Hazardous Incident Response Team ...

Firefighters, military personnel and industrial workers from across the country — and even from overseas — gathered in Decatur last week for specialized training on how to safely repair valve leaks on ...

Lancaster County’s contracted hazmat team is closing down after 42 years of service. The volunteers of Hazmat 2 Environmental ...

IntroductionIf you’re detail-oriented and enjoy working with scientific equipment, a career as a Lab Technician could be the ...

A Fort Dodge firefighter has been recognized by his peers across the state as one of the best in Iowa at preparing for and ...

Lt. Spencer Ripperger of the Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) has been named the 2024 Iowa Hazmat Technician of the Year by the Iowa Hazmat Task Force, recognizing his outstanding contributions to ...

Firefighter Chris Brinkman called it career today after over two decades of service to the Mason City Fire Department.

Jurassic World Rebirth was released in theatres across the US and Canada on July 2, 2025, after its premiere at Odeon Luxe ...

We are crushed by this tragedy,” said Okolona Fire Protection District Chief Mark Little of the 35-year-old's death.

“The SRNS Internship Program remains a critical tool for building tomorrow’s workforce,” said Bryan Ortner, SRNS Senior Vice President, Workforce Services and Talent Management. “Students will apply ...

DECATUR — A possible dangerous leak at Home City Ice on Monday led to the deployment of the Decatur Fire Department's hazardous material team. According to Battalion Chief Neil Elder, the first ...