Navy Sailors Fight Local Forest Fires at Navy Transmitter Facility Niscemi

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sebastian Portieleslopez August 07, 2025 at 03:47AM On the morning of July 24, 2025, during a routine security patrol on the south side perimeter of Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF), a fire was spotted. The single fire was one of several that required the combined efforts of both Italian and American firefighters alongside base personnel to fight.

Fort Hoods leads swift water rescue training with Killeen firefighters

Story by Eric Franklin July 31, 2025 at 04:40PM BELTON, Texas — Fort Hood and Killeen firefighters conducted a joint swift water rescue training July 21–23 at Belton Lake Dam, seizing a rare chance to operate in fast-moving water conditions. Led by the Fort Hood Fire Department, more than 50 personnel trained in life-saving techniques including survival swimming, rope rescues, and boat operations.

Fort Hoods leads swift water rescue training with Killeen firefighters

Story by Eric Franklin July 31, 2025 at 04:40PM BELTON, Texas — Fort Hood and Killeen firefighters conducted a joint swift water rescue training July 21–23 at Belton Lake Dam, seizing a rare chance to operate in fast-moving water conditions. Led by the Fort Hood Fire Department, more than 50 personnel trained in life-saving techniques including survival swimming, rope rescues, and boat operations.

Yokota Airmen honored by Okutama Fire Department

Story by Staff Sgt. Manuel Zamora July 31, 2025 at 12:50AM U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Malachi Mustango, 36th Airlift Squadron resource advisor, and Staff Sgt. Danaie Lloyd, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron inventory inspection supervisor NCOIC, received certificates of appreciation from the Okutama Fire Station, Tokyo Fire Department, July 30, in recognition of their lifesaving actions in rescuing a local national. The two Yokota Airmen were commended for their roles in rescuing a Japanese local who fell into a river June 2025. Mustango dove into the water to save the woman, while Lloyd supported rescue efforts and coordinated follow-up.

Ingenuity, teamwork, and minimal costs — LEAD’s multi-purpose firefighting training facility

Story by Todd Wivell July 30, 2025 at 03:58PM Imagine smoke so thick it blinds you, and then you must traverse up and down small, tight spaces, feel your way through an enclosed area, and climb through electrical wiring trying to find a way out while carrying 75-120 pounds of gear. These scenarios are some of the many that firefighters deal with when responding to calls and are scenarios the Letterkenny Army Depot firefighters train on at the LEAD multi-purpose training facility. The purpose of this training facility is to focus on firefighters’ mass confidence, Rapid Intervention Team response, and search and rescue, all driven by real-world needs. LEAD firefighters train monthly at this facility as part of their annual training plan, but it’s common to see the first responders out there every week, running drills, tweaking props, or just sharpening skills as a company.