Mutual Aid in Our Community!

Story by November 02, 2025 at 10:15AM This past weekend Westover Fire Department supported firefighting efforts at two separate events. At the Easthampton event members of the team provided continual on-scene air tank refills, and in South Hadley, firefighters were actively engaged in putting out a chimney fire. Of note: the second event occurred during the heaviest part of the Sunday evening snowstorm, and was at a residence located at the top of a steep driveway.

Mutual Aid in Our Community!

Story by November 02, 2025 at 10:15AM This past weekend Westover Fire Department supported firefighting efforts at two separate events. At the Easthampton event members of the team provided continual on-scene air tank refills, and in South Hadley, firefighters were actively engaged in putting out a chimney fire. Of note: the second event occurred during the heaviest part of the Sunday evening snowstorm, and was at a residence located at the top of a steep driveway.

U.S. Coast Guard, Guam Fire Department rescue 45 people from boat off Agat, Guam

Story by Chief Petty Officer Corinne Zilnicki October 15, 2025 at 06:44PM SANTA RITA, Guam — Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and Guam Fire Department rescued 45 people from a disabled passenger vessel off Agat, Guam, Friday. A Guam Fire Rescue 3 crew arrived on the scene off Agat Bay at 10 a.m. and reported smoke coming from the engine compartment of the Princess Guam, a 45-foot catamaran.

Shaw AFB 9/11 Memorial

Story by Airman 1st Class Nyanda Walker-Potts October 08, 2025 at 09:09AM The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony and 5k run on September 11, 2025 at Shaw Air Force Base in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11 and the heroism and sacrifice of the first responders who answered their nation’s call.

Bovina Elementary School students tour Cannon

Story by Senior Airman Corinna Morlan September 29, 2025 at 05:16PM U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Skillings, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, demonstrates how to don firefighting gear to Bovina Elementary School students at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Oct. 23, 2024. Air Commandos described the core tenants of the Air Force to the students, demonstrating different avenues to pursue a career which serves a mission vital to the interests of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Corinna Morlan)