Fort Buchanan highlights lithium battery safety during Fire Prevention Week

Story by October 1, 2026 at 03:40PM Installation leaders and firefighters gathered at command headquarters Sept. 30 to mark Fire Prevention Week, raise awareness of lithium-ion battery hazards and promote safe charging, storage and handling practices across the community.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576163/fort-buchanan-highlights-lithium-battery-safety-during-fire-prevention-week"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2610/9980063/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Fort Buchanan highlights lithium battery safety during Fire Prevention Week" /></a>

Joint training modernization: Lt. Gen. Pearson and Chief Smith’s visit to the 17th Training Wing

Story by Senior Airman Brian Lummus October 1, 2026 at 10:52AM U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Max Pearson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, and Chief Master Sgt. Tyler Smith, intelligence career field manager, toured the 17th Training Wing to observe the modernization of joint-force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as firefighter training, Sept. 24-26.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576116/joint-training-modernization-lt-gen-pearson-and-chief-smiths-visit-17th-training-wing"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2610/9978648/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Joint training modernization: Lt. Gen. Pearson and Chief Smith’s visit to the 17th Training Wing" /></a>

Fort Carson Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week

Story by Brea Corley September 30, 2026 at 02:02PM The Fort Carson Fire Department (FCFD) is gearing up to host a series of community events for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-9, 2026, to promote installation-wide safety and bolster home preparedness across the Mountain Post.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576031/fort-carson-fire-department-celebrates-fire-prevention-week"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9976231/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Fort Carson Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week" /></a>

IAAAP hosts emergency response leaders to strengthen community partnerships

Story by Lori McFate September 29, 2026 at 08:44AM The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant recently welcomed leaders from local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management organizations for a site visit and tour focused on strengthening partnerships, enhancing communication, and identifying future opportunities for collaboration.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575861/iaaap-hosts-emergency-response-leaders-strengthen-community-partnerships"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9972775/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="IAAAP hosts emergency response leaders to strengthen community partnerships" /></a>

Ready to Respond

Story by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero September 24, 2026 at 03:25PM Vermont Air National Guard firefighters joined airport personnel, community partner agencies, and hundreds of volunteers for the triennial Federal Aviation Administration aircraft rescue firefighting exercise at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Sept. 12, 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575593/ready-respond"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9963647/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Ready to Respond" /></a>