2026 Department of War Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Story by Senior Airman Brian Lummus March 12, 2026 at 12:01PM The 17th Training Wing hosted the annual Department of War Fallen Firefighter Memorial to honor firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, March 6.

NSA Annapolis Fire Station Receives CNIC Small Fire Department of the Year Award

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Griffin Kersting March 11, 2026 at 01:43PM Naval Support Activity Annapolis held an award ceremony at its installation firehouse March 11, 2026, celebrating the fire station’s selection as Small Fire Department of the Year as part of the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) fiscal year 2025 Fire and Emergency Services Awards.

MOTSU hosts regional live-fire training for next generation of firefighters

Story by Christopher Parr March 9, 2026 at 12:52PM MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL SUNNY POINT, N.C. — Firefighters from the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) facilitated a critical live-fire training exercise for 16 area firefighters Feb. 28.

Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreements Continue to Benefit Community, Installations

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristan Labuguen March 6, 2026 at 04:49PM In the last three years, federal firefighters on Oahu responded to 1,567 requests for fire and emergency services support from the City and County of Honolulu, according to Jason Lopez, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) Federal Fire Department (FFD) Assistant Chief for Emergency Medical Services. That averages out to 522 calls for federal emergency assistance each year. “If the Federal Fire Department has the available assets and resources and the request for assistance comes in from the City and County of Honolulu, we will go and assist,” explained Lopez. “The reciprocal is also true, where the City and County of Honolulu will provide assets for the Federal Fire Department’s mutual aid requests for emergencies when our organic assets are unavailable.” The mutual aid agreements between FFD and city and state agencies – including the Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Emergency Services Department, and Hawaii Airports Division – reflect a long-standing tradition of cooperation between military and civilian emergency responders dating back to World War II. Military and civilian fire protection and emergency services in Hawaii have routinely supported one another during natural disasters, aircraft accidents, and large-scale training or operational events.

Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreements Continue to Benefit Community, Installations

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristan Labuguen March 6, 2026 at 04:49PM In the last three years, federal firefighters on Oahu responded to 1,567 requests for fire and emergency services support from the City and County of Honolulu, according to Jason Lopez, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) Federal Fire Department (FFD) Assistant Chief for Emergency Medical Services. That averages out to 522 calls for federal emergency assistance each year. “If the Federal Fire Department has the available assets and resources and the request for assistance comes in from the City and County of Honolulu, we will go and assist,” explained Lopez. “The reciprocal is also true, where the City and County of Honolulu will provide assets for the Federal Fire Department’s mutual aid requests for emergencies when our organic assets are unavailable.” The mutual aid agreements between FFD and city and state agencies – including the Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Emergency Services Department, and Hawaii Airports Division – reflect a long-standing tradition of cooperation between military and civilian emergency responders dating back to World War II. Military and civilian fire protection and emergency services in Hawaii have routinely supported one another during natural disasters, aircraft accidents, and large-scale training or operational events.

Hurlburt responds to 40-acre wildfire

Story by Airman Olivia Perkins March 6, 2026 at 03:24PM A large wildfire engulfing a remote area Jan. 31, 2026, drove 1st Special Operations Wing firefighters into action. Within a minute of the call, the team was geared up, in their trucks and speeding toward the flames.

Navy's Finest: Naval Base San Diego Awarded Top Honors in Fire & Emergency Services

Story by Lt. Drew Verbis March 6, 2026 at 11:36AM SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2026) – Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) has been recognized with top honors as Large Fire Department of the Year for its Metro San Diego Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) team. The award was announced Feb. 25, 2026, by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), recognizing the department’s exceptional performance in protecting Navy personnel, infrastructure, and operational readiness across the fleet’s largest homeport.

162nd Wing Firefighters support FAA-required emergency exercise at Tucson International Airport

Story by Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran March 5, 2026 at 11:05AM The exercise, required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, ensures the airport remains prepared to respond to aircraft emergencies. The training included a simulated aircraft incident designed to test the coordinated response of airport personnel and first responders. Volunteer role players participated to help replicate real-world conditions.

MCIPAC F&ES host a bilateral HAZMAT exercise with USAG F&ES and Naha FD

Story by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus March 4, 2026 at 12:16AM CAMP KINSER, Japan (Feb. 26, 2026) – At 7:30 a.m., the shuffling of boots, alarms being tested and the chatter of morning checks signify a shift change at Camp Kinser Fire Station. For firefighters assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, emergencies are a part of daily operations.

Spring forward: change your clocks, batteries

Story by March 3, 2026 at 02:19PM The Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department would like to remind community members to change the batteries in all home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when moving clocks forward one hour in preparation of daylight saving time March 8.

AN ADVANCEMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Story by Lance Cpl. Jacob Parker March 2, 2026 at 02:32PM QUANTICO, Va. — Quantico Fire and Emergency Services has a new cardiac monitor designed to improve patient care in the field and streamline communication with receiving hospitals. The LIFEPAK 35 heart monitor/defibrillator brings expanded monitoring capabilities, such as touchscreen functionality and enhanced durability, according to Jay Lalond, a firefighter paramedic with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services.

Fort McCoy’s DES Fire Department dive team brings added capability for technical rescue, more

Story by Scott Sturkol March 2, 2026 at 01:35PM For nearly 15 years, the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department at the installation has had a scuba dive team that provides a special capability that few Army fire departments have for technical rescue, mutual aid support, and more.

Photo Story: Fort McCoy firefighters practice diving under ice at post’s Big Sandy Lake during February 2026 training

Story by Scott Sturkol March 2, 2026 at 10:49AM Members of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department conducted ice rescue training and ice dives Feb. 11, 2026, at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Photo Story: Fort McCoy firefighters practice diving under ice at post’s Big Sandy Lake during February 2026 training

Story by Scott Sturkol March 2, 2026 at 10:49AM Members of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department conducted ice rescue training and ice dives Feb. 11, 2026, at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Fort McCoy DES Fire Department dive team holds February rescue training under ice

Story by Scott Sturkol February 27, 2026 at 04:44PM Members of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Fire Department took advantage of good ice conditions and completed ice rescue training Feb. 11 at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy.

U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir February 26, 2026 at 06:43PM KEY WEST — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam’s newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates the Coast Guard’s enduring commitment to the security of our Nation, the Pacific, and our partners throughout Oceania," said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander, Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. "Vincent Danz exemplified selfless service as a New York firefighter and Coast Guard reservist. This cutter will honor his legacy by protecting lives, combating illicit activity, and ensuring maritime security of our coasts, across Micronesia and beyond." The Sentinel-class FRCs replace the 1980s Island-class 110-foot patrol boats and possess 21st-century command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment, with improved habitability and seakeeping.

Fort Buchanan Firefighters Strengthen Community Ties Through Mutual Aid Response

Story by Carlos Cuebas 2026-02-26T13:22:22Z Firefighters from Fort Buchanan, the Army’s home in the Caribbean, recently demonstrated the installation’s commitment to community partnership and readiness when they responded to a mutual aid request in San Juan, Feb. 13, working alongside the Puerto Rico Fire Department to assist during a reported building emergency.

Fort Buchanan Firefighters Strengthen Community Ties Through Mutual Aid Response

Story by Carlos Cuebas 2026-02-26T13:22:22Z Firefighters from Fort Buchanan, the Army’s home in the Caribbean, recently demonstrated the installation’s commitment to community partnership and readiness when they responded to a mutual aid request in San Juan, Feb. 13, working alongside the Puerto Rico Fire Department to assist during a reported building emergency.

Fort Carson activates new Fire Station 34

Story by Anissa Connell February 23, 2026 at 12:32PM Fort Carson and the Directorate of Emergency Services leadership officially activated the new Fire Station 34 by uncoupling a fire hose in a traditional firefighter ceremony Feb. 18, 2026. The 8,000-square-foot facility replaces the previous Station 34, which was activated in 1912 at Turkey Creek Recreational Center.

Joint Region Marianas graduates 20 new firefighters

Story by Shaina Marie ONeal February 23, 2026 at 12:28AM Twenty new firefighters joined the ranks of Joint Region Marianas Fire and Emergency Services during a graduation ceremony at the Rihga Royal Laguna Guam Resort in Tamuning, Jan. 16.