Loup City Fire Department

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Come on down and support the Rescue Squad.

05/19/2026

The Road across Sherman Reservoir Damn has been repaired and is OPENED! 5/22/2025

The damn will be closed starting Thursday, May 21st until further notice, for repairs on a crack in the road. We will post as soon as it’s back open!

05/03/2026

We had a few members attend the live fire structure training outside of Ashton today hosted by Ashton Fire. We would like to say Thank You to Ashton Fire for the invite. Also a huge Thank You to Andy Gappa and family for the donation of the structure to train in. These types of training are a great real life scenario for younger members of departments to get hands on experience with structure fire training. They get to experience live fire in a home setting and learn how to safely and effectively deal with it. More experienced firefighters got the chance for training in instruction, pumper operations, water supply, and scene management.

Departments involved today that I can remember include:
Dannebrog Fire
Ashton Fire
Cairo Fire
Boelus Fire
Rockville Fire
Mason City Fire
Litchfield Fire
North Loup - Scotia Fire
Farwell Fire
Loup City - Ashton - Rockville Rescue
Loup City Fire

Also helping was:
Village of Ashton
Trotters - Ashton

Photo Credit: Eli Curry of Ashton Fire

04/27/2026

At this time, with the recent moisture, we are going to release the restriction on the use of personal fire pits and burn barrels. That being said, we ask that people use common sense when doing so in considering the winds and conditions. No burning when winds are over 15 mph. Consider the use of screens over the top to help control embers. We will still hold off at this time on any burn permits. All restrictions will continue to be monitored in relation to weather conditions and can change at any time.

04/25/2026

We have made it home from the Pressey Fire. Due to moisture and higher humidity they have released all departments from the fire. Thank you for all the prayers.

04/25/2026

The crew of Hotel Division on Saturday at the Pressey Fire. Crews from North Loup, Ravenna, Red Willow Western, Fairmont, Litchfield, and Loup City.

Photo Credit: Daryl Jorgensen

04/25/2026

Dan Patterson and Eli Curry from Ashton Fire have completed their two 12 hours shifts over the last two days at the Pressey Fire. Tomorrow morning we will be sending Cody Hruby and Luke Niedbalski for another possible 2 shift rotation over the weekend. Thank you guys for volunteering your time to help. Continued prayers for everyone’s safety and for some rain.

Photo credit : Kacey Woodliff Finney

04/23/2026

Tomorrow morning we will be sending a type 6 engine with 1 member from Loup City and 1 member from Ashton to the Pressey Fire in Custer County. Please keep them in your prayers for a safe deployment. Continue to 🙏 for rain to help slow this fire season. Our state and its firefighters need a break.