Real Flames, Real Lessons: 419th Fire Protection Flight Completes Live-Fire Certification

Story by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Pham December 03, 2025 at 10:04AM Heat shimmered above the Frank Forte Structural Training Grounds as 25 firefighters from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Protection Flight advanced lines, breached doors and pulled mannequins to safety during their annual live-fire certification Sept. 6, 2025. Senior leaders from the 419th Fighter Wing watched closely as crews worked through the smoke, noise and chaos that mirror real-world aircraft and structural fires.

US-ROKAF conduct combined fire training

Story by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams November 26, 2025 at 02:24AM The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department hosted a two-day combined training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 20-21, 2025.

Fort McCoy firefighter-EMT honors emergency responders of 9-11 during post event

Story by Scott Sturkol November 26, 2025 at 01:05AM Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician Brandon Perron with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department completed the 2025 Fort McCoy 9/11 Memorial Run and Stair Climb wearing his full firefighter suit along with carrying more than 100 pounds of gear.

Fort McCoy firefighter-EMT honors emergency responders of 9-11 during post event

Story by Scott Sturkol November 26, 2025 at 01:05AM Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician Brandon Perron with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department completed the 2025 Fort McCoy 9/11 Memorial Run and Stair Climb wearing his full firefighter suit along with carrying more than 100 pounds of gear.

From White Elephant to City: USACE makes strides towards physical remediation of the Shallow Land Disposal Area in Parks Township, PA

Story by Carol Vernon November 25, 2025 at 05:59PM Nearly 80 residents filed into the Parks Township Fire Department Hall in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 5 to get the latest updates about the Shallow Land Disposal Area, only a few miles away from the fire hall.