Kentucky National Guard responds to fatal civilian plane crash

Story by Dale Greer November 05, 2025 at 04:16PM Firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard were among scores of emergency workers who responded to a fatal civilian plane crash just south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport here Nov. 4.

Mutual Aid in Our Community!

Story by November 02, 2025 at 10:15AM This past weekend Westover Fire Department supported firefighting efforts at two separate events. At the Easthampton event members of the team provided continual on-scene air tank refills, and in South Hadley, firefighters were actively engaged in putting out a chimney fire. Of note: the second event occurred during the heaviest part of the Sunday evening snowstorm, and was at a residence located at the top of a steep driveway.

Mutual Aid in Our Community!

Story by November 02, 2025 at 10:15AM This past weekend Westover Fire Department supported firefighting efforts at two separate events. At the Easthampton event members of the team provided continual on-scene air tank refills, and in South Hadley, firefighters were actively engaged in putting out a chimney fire. Of note: the second event occurred during the heaviest part of the Sunday evening snowstorm, and was at a residence located at the top of a steep driveway.

U.S. Coast Guard, Guam Fire Department rescue 45 people from boat off Agat, Guam

Story by Chief Petty Officer Corinne Zilnicki October 15, 2025 at 06:44PM SANTA RITA, Guam — Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and Guam Fire Department rescued 45 people from a disabled passenger vessel off Agat, Guam, Friday. A Guam Fire Rescue 3 crew arrived on the scene off Agat Bay at 10 a.m. and reported smoke coming from the engine compartment of the Princess Guam, a 45-foot catamaran.

Shaw AFB 9/11 Memorial

Story by Airman 1st Class Nyanda Walker-Potts October 08, 2025 at 09:09AM The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony and 5k run on September 11, 2025 at Shaw Air Force Base in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11 and the heroism and sacrifice of the first responders who answered their nation’s call.