Thursday, April 10, 2025

Mobile District supports Duke Field’s firefighting operations


Story by Charles Walker April 10, 2025 at 12:12PM MOBILE, Ala. – Safety is a priority in the Department of Defense, and fire prevention, especially on a flightline, is a key component. Firefighters need to be able to respond at a moment's notice to any situation on the flight line involving an aircraft emergency. Their equipment and vehicles must be in top shape and working order, as well as themselves if they are to respond and prevent and respond to hazardous situations on the flight line. That is precisely what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is supporting the Air Force to do at Duke Field, Florida. Duke Field is an Air Force Reserve Base adjacent to the larger Eglin Air Force Base. The fire station on Duke is nearly 75 years old and not equipped to house more than three fire vehicles. The Mobile District is building a new fire station to help them bring fire prevention and safety on the flight line into the 21st Century.
Mobile District supports Duke Field’s firefighting operations

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