The Idaho Army National Guard and Boise Fire Department Train to Enhance Hoist Capabilities

Story by Maj. Robert Taylor November 6, 2026 at 04:15PM The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group trained with members of the Boise Fire Department’s swift water dive team this week on Gowen Field. The training allows firefighters to practice using the Idaho Army National Guard’s hoist while wearing their specialized rescue equipment, preparing them to accompany flight crews on search and rescue and swift water rescue missions.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578850/idaho-army-national-guard-and-boise-fire-department-train-enhance-hoist-capabilities"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2611/10076469/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="The Idaho Army National Guard and Boise Fire Department Train to Enhance Hoist Capabilities" /></a>

Jackson police ensure safe holiday, build strong community

Story by Robert Timmons November 6, 2026 at 03:29PM Trick or treating on Fort Jackson isn’t just a good time for families, it is also a time for on post law enforcement to get closer to those they serve. Fort Jackson police officers and firefighters traditionally spend time in on post housing areas over Halloween to ensure everything goes as planned and everyone enjoys the night.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578842/jackson-police-ensure-safe-holiday-build-strong-community"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2611/10077153/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Jackson police ensure safe holiday, build strong community" /></a>

Fort Buchanan Firefighters Complete Historic Joint Technical Rescue Training with Puerto Rico Emergency Agencies

Story by November 6, 2026 at 12:46PM U.S. Army civilian firefighters strengthened Puerto Rico’s emergency readiness by completing a historic, 40 hour collapsed structure and technical rescue course alongside municipal and state partners Oct. 26–30.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578814/fort-buchanan-firefighters-complete-historic-joint-technical-rescue-training-with-puerto-rico-emergency-agencies"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2611/10076479/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Fort Buchanan Firefighters Complete Historic Joint Technical Rescue Training with Puerto Rico Emergency Agencies" /></a>

Fort Buchanan firefighters teach fire safety to Coast Guard preschoolers

Story by November 6, 2026 at 10:28AM Installation U.S. Army civilian firefighters taught preschoolers to recognize firefighters as trusted helpers in emergencies Oct. 9 at the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development Center in Río Bayamón Housing, reinforcing fire safety awareness and strengthening ties with military families.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578792/fort-buchanan-firefighters-teach-fire-safety-coast-guard-preschoolers"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2611/10076056/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Fort Buchanan firefighters teach fire safety to Coast Guard preschoolers" /></a>

Team Mildenhall: Gate runner exercise scenario shows readiness in action

Story by Karen Abeyasekere November 5, 2026 at 07:31AM Firefighters and security forces Airmen from RAF Mildenhall demonstrated their capabilities when being called out to a simulated gate runner scenario as part of a training exercise Oct. 19., 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/578665/team-mildenhall-gate-runner-exercise-scenario-shows-readiness-action"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2611/10072212/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Team Mildenhall: Gate runner exercise scenario shows readiness in action" /></a>