"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 11:44:26, May 21st 2013 - airmaxs52274 - Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your a ... [Read More]
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
- 2:03:34, May 14th 2013 - - Thanks for sharing the trip with us! ... [Read More]
- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
Team effort saves Kappers
Mon, Apr 30th, 2012
Posted in Spring Valley All
Posted in Spring Valley All
Comments
Left: With the Spring Valley Fire Department leading the way, along with the mutual aid of fire departments from Grand Meadow, Stewartville, Ostrander and Wykoff, the fire at Kappers was extinguished.
Spring Valley emergency services went into action Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out at Kappers Fabricating Company. According to one of the owners, Jeff Kappers, he went to the plant in the NW part of the city and found the fire in an electrical area. He told the Fillmore County Journal’s Gary Peterson that it was a glow near the electrical area and there was thick smoke coming from that area. He called the Fire Department and their quick action probably saved the building.
The Spring Valley Firemen entered the building and started to extinguish the flames. Mutual aid was requested and the cities of Grand Meadow, Stewartville, Ostrander and Wykoff responded. Stewartville brought their ladder truck but it was not needed.
Kappers employs 40 people, and company officials are seeking help from other businesses that manufacture the same types of materials so they can fill customers’ orders. There were no injuries. On a side related issue, the fire gave the Spring Valley Ambulance crew an opportunity to try out the new rehab unit. Crew members set up cooling chairs, provided water and vital sign readers to protect the firemen.
The Spring Valley Firemen entered the building and started to extinguish the flames. Mutual aid was requested and the cities of Grand Meadow, Stewartville, Ostrander and Wykoff responded. Stewartville brought their ladder truck but it was not needed.
Kappers employs 40 people, and company officials are seeking help from other businesses that manufacture the same types of materials so they can fill customers’ orders. There were no injuries. On a side related issue, the fire gave the Spring Valley Ambulance crew an opportunity to try out the new rehab unit. Crew members set up cooling chairs, provided water and vital sign readers to protect the firemen.