Navy Region Hawaii Firefighters Save Patient Thanks to Quick Thinking and Muscle Memory

Story by Kyler Hood May 22, 2025 at 10:53PM On Nov. 14, 2024, Navy Region Hawaii firefighters were transporting an unconscious 86-year-old man to the hospital when his heart monitor flatlined indicating he was in cardiac arrest and they delivered lifesaving care to the patient. By the time the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the patient was awake and his skin tone improved, a sign of what would become the final diagnosis on that day – a man’s life was saved. For their swift response, exceptional delivery of care and devotion to duty, Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett, commander of Navy Region Hawaii, presented civilian firefighters Francis Aurellano, Jonathan Akaka, and Triston Souza with Certificates of Life Saving on Feb. 19, 2025. Firefighter Joshua Lombard was assigned to a new duty station in Germany and was not present to receive his certificate. All four firefighters were assigned to Fire Station 14 on Wheeler Army Airfield when they performed their heroic duties.

Polish, USAG Poland and V Corps Forces Sharpen Emergency Response

Story by Bryan Araujo May 21, 2025 at 06:34AM U.S. and Polish forces conducted a joint emergency services exercise May 15, 2025 simulating a fire and vehicle collision to test real-time coordination and response readiness. Firefighters, medics, and crisis management teams from both nations worked side by side to assess and treat simulated casualties.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise: 162nd Wing hosts Active Shooter and Mass Accident Response Exercises with community partners

Story by Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran May 19, 2025 at 05:11PM The exercises tested interagency coordination in responding to active shooter and mass accident response scenarios, reinforcing the commitment to defending the homeland and supporting state and federal missions. The two scenarios were a simulated active shooter incident in one of the hangars and a simulated aircraft incident on the runway involving multiple casualties. The exercises involved security forces, medical personnel, firefighters, and emergency management from participating agencies.

Davis-Monthan Fire Department Wins DoD Award

Story by Senior Airman William Finn May 19, 2025 at 04:09PM The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has earned the Department of Defense’s 2024 Medium Size Fire Department of the Year Award, marking the first time in its history it has received this high-level recognition.

Idaho Army National Gaurd, Boise Fire Department conducts water rescue

Story by Maj. Robert Taylor May 15, 2025 at 04:51PM Today the Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group, working with the Boise Fire Department, assisted in the rescue of two rafters on the Owyhee River in Malheur County, Oregon. Two individuals were rafting Wednesday, when their raft capsized and became pinned on rocks in the middle of the river.