USAG Rheinland-Pfalz DES firefighters partner with local fire department, discuss emerging tech in emergency response

Story by Linda Lambiotte April 29, 2025 at 04:18AM USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Department of Emergency Services firefighters and their counterparts from the Kaiserslautern Fire Department met on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Apr. 17 to collaborate and explore the application of emerging drone technology in emergency response.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz DES firefighters partner with local fire department, discuss emerging tech in emergency response

Story by Linda Lambiotte April 29, 2025 at 04:18AM USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Department of Emergency Services firefighters and their counterparts from the Kaiserslautern Fire Department met on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Apr. 17 to collaborate and explore the application of emerging drone technology in emergency response.

Fort Campbell Firefighters Prepare for High-Risk Rescues with Swift Water Training

Story by Jedhel Somera April 28, 2025 at 04:36PM Firefighters from Fort Campbell and surrounding communities gathered April 24 to take part in annual swift water rescue training, a critical preparation designed to enhance safety and effectiveness during high-risk water emergencies.

Wyoming Guard Aviators Sharpen Wildfire Response Skills in Interagency Bucket Drop Training

Story by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas April 24, 2025 at 05:22PM Wyoming Army National Guard aviators, in coordination with local and state firefighting agencies, conducted annual interagency bucket drop training April 16 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, enhancing readiness for wildfire response across the state. The training brought together Wyoming Aviation crews and partners including Wyoming State Forestry, Camp Guernsey Fire Department, Cheyenne Fire Rescue’s Wildland Team, Glendo Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Albany County Volunteer Fire Department, Yoder Volunteer Fire Department, Guernsey Rural Fire District, and the Platte County Fire Warden. The exercise was designed to sharpen skills like water bucket deployment, aerial coordination, and ground-to-air communications.

From Marine to Firefighter: Ken Kajihiro’s Commitment to Service

Story by Shannon Moeck April 23, 2025 at 02:38PM Ken Kajihiro, a former U.S. Marine and current attorney with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, balances his demanding legal career with volunteer firefighting in Winchester, Virginia. Driven by a lifelong commitment to service, he completed rigorous fire academy training to serve on the front lines, finding renewed purpose and camaraderie through community service.