NSA Bahrain Fire Department & Civilian Firefighter Win Regional Awards

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Zachary Shea February 18, 2026 at 05:39AM Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain’s Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) was selected as 2025 Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) Fire Department of the Year (Small). Additionally, NSA Bahrain firefighter Ahmed Dakhail was selected as 2025 CNREURAFCENT Civilian Firefighter of the Year. NSA Bahrain’s FESD and Dakhail were selected for this award after competing with nine installations and numerous smaller commands throughout the Region.

NSA Bahrain Fire Department & Civilian Firefighter Win Regional Awards

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Zachary Shea February 18, 2026 at 05:39AM Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain’s Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) was selected as 2025 Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) Fire Department of the Year (Small). Additionally, NSA Bahrain firefighter Ahmed Dakhail was selected as 2025 CNREURAFCENT Civilian Firefighter of the Year. NSA Bahrain’s FESD and Dakhail were selected for this award after competing with nine installations and numerous smaller commands throughout the Region.

MCAAP’s fire safety education prevents tragedy

Story by Julia Hawkins February 10, 2026 at 09:46AM A five-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after he used a vital fire safety technique to save himself during a frightening backyard accident. Dawson Wright, who suffered burns after his clothes caught fire, remembered the "stop, drop, and roll" lesson taught by the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant Fire Department, an action that likely prevented more severe injuries. The MCAAP Fire Department’s public education team visits numerous schools every October, teaching thousands of children crucial fire safety lessons through memorable methods like puppets, songs, and live demonstrations. In recognition of his bravery, the MCAAP Fire Department honored Dawson with a "hero's welcome" on January 30. He was picked up in a fire engine, presented with a custom fire helmet and cake, and made an honorary member of the department, reinforcing the powerful connection between the community and its protectors.

Fort McCoy firefighters provide mutual aid support to fire in Tomah

Story by Scott Sturkol February 05, 2026 at 06:23PM Firefighters with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call for a fire response Jan. 25 of a structure fire in Tomah, Wis.

Fort McCoy firefighters provide mutual aid support to fire in Tomah

Story by Scott Sturkol February 05, 2026 at 06:23PM Firefighters with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call for a fire response Jan. 25 of a structure fire in Tomah, Wis.