Protecting Communities and Wildlands, One Mission at a Time

Story by Spc. Shelby Bickmore June 06, 2025 at 04:34PM CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah – Firefighters assigned to Utah Unified Fire Authority and Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah National Guard, participated in a wildfire containment training at Camp Williams, Utah, May 16-17, 2025. With summer heat approaching, and the risk of wildfires increasing, UFA is training to fight conditions that may threaten summer plans. This training prepares the firefighters and Soldiers to fight wildfires both in Utah and throughout the United States.

First to the Flames

Story by Airman Raymond LaChance June 04, 2025 at 12:26PM The firefighters from the VTANG fire department provided the first fire truck on the scene, ensuring fast and effective control of the fire.

First to the Flames

Story by Airman Raymond LaChance June 04, 2025 at 12:26PM The firefighters from the VTANG fire department provided the first fire truck on the scene, ensuring fast and effective control of the fire.

Firefighting Training at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Strengthens Partnerships with Tri-Valley Community

Story by Jim O'Donnell June 03, 2025 at 02:13PM More than 28 newly recruited firefighters from the Alameda County Fire (ALCO Fire) Department participated in a comprehensive wildland firefighting training at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA), May 5, 2025.

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.