Goodfellow AFB Hosts Junior Firefighter Camp 2026

Story by Airman 1st Class Maria Mota July 20, 2026 at 01:20PM The Goodfellow Fire Department hosted its Junior Firefighter Camp, July 13 - 17, 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/570323/goodfellow-afb-hosts-junior-firefighter-camp-2026"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2607/9820531/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Goodfellow AFB Hosts Junior Firefighter Camp 2026" /></a>

Goodfellow AFB Hosts Junior Firefighter Camp 2026

Story by Airman 1st Class Maria Mota July 20, 2026 at 01:20PM The Goodfellow Fire Department hosted its Junior Firefighter Camp, July 13 - 17, 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/570323/goodfellow-afb-hosts-junior-firefighter-camp-2026"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2607/9820531/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Goodfellow AFB Hosts Junior Firefighter Camp 2026" /></a>

Camp Blaz Fire Department Enables Marine Corps Readiness in the Pacific

Story by Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin July 15, 2026 at 11:34PM MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam – Firefighters with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz ensure our base and community is safe every day by doing maintenance, practicing drills, and answering the call to help. The fire department serves a critical function that the base requires. The fire department here on Camp Blaz is a fundamental resource that is required for any military installation. Installations are self-contained cities housing thousands of service members, families, and civilian employees. The fire department provides structural firefighting, rescue, and Emergency Medical Services for the base. Without a fire station, the base cannot safely conduct certain operations. The buildup of the fire department is a massive step for Camp Blaz to become a proud installation.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/570046/camp-blaz-fire-department-enables-marine-corps-readiness-pacific"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9744525/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Camp Blaz Fire Department Enables Marine Corps Readiness in the Pacific" /></a>

Camp Blaz Fire Department Enables Marine Corps Readiness in the Pacific

Story by Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin July 15, 2026 at 11:34PM MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam – Firefighters with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz ensure our base and community is safe every day by doing maintenance, practicing drills, and answering the call to help. The fire department serves a critical function that the base requires. The fire department here on Camp Blaz is a fundamental resource that is required for any military installation. Installations are self-contained cities housing thousands of service members, families, and civilian employees. The fire department provides structural firefighting, rescue, and Emergency Medical Services for the base. Without a fire station, the base cannot safely conduct certain operations. The buildup of the fire department is a massive step for Camp Blaz to become a proud installation.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/570046/camp-blaz-fire-department-enables-marine-corps-readiness-pacific"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9744525/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Camp Blaz Fire Department Enables Marine Corps Readiness in the Pacific" /></a>

Firefighters conduct rescue training at Torii Station

Story by Natalie Stanley July 15, 2026 at 08:15PM TORII STATION, Okinawa — Firefighters with the U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Department of Emergency Services conducted technical rescue training July 15 at the Torii Station rappel tower in Okinawa, Japan.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/570038/firefighters-conduct-rescue-training-torii-station"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2607/9813154/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Firefighters conduct rescue training at Torii Station" /></a>

Leading with authenticity: Meet the DoW Fire Service Instructor of the Year

Story by Cynthia Griggs July 7, 2026 at 03:00PM When Assistant Chief of Training Tiana Bykowski stepped into her previous role as a training specialist at Hill Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services, she learned the difficult lesson that there are no guarantees on the fireground. It is an environment where egos can compromise safety and where the stakes are life and death. Now named the Department of War Fire Service Instructor of the Year, Bykowski has spent her time transforming how firefighters acquire critical skills, and moving toward an authentic, decision-based philosophy.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/569498/leading-with-authenticity-meet-dow-fire-service-instructor-year"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2607/9797180/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Leading with authenticity: Meet the DoW Fire Service Instructor of the Year" /></a>

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters battle wildland blaze near Baumholder

Story by July 2, 2026 at 04:09AM BAUMHOLDER, Germany -- Firefighters from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Fire and Emergency Services deployed June 28-29 and again July 1 to provide mutual aid assistance during a major wildland fire near the village of Traisen, close to Bad Kreuznach. The fire broke out during a record-breaking heatwave, with regional temperatures reaching 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme heat fueled a fast-moving forest fire that triggered the immediate, complete evacuation of the entire village of Traisen. The 24-hour operation integrated Army assets with local German emergency agencies under dangerous conditions.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/569237/usag-rheinland-pfalz-firefighters-battle-wildland-blaze-near-baumholder"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2607/9788044/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="USAG Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters battle wildland blaze near Baumholder" /></a>

Firefighter Experience Helps CNRH Deputy Emergency Manager Remain Cool Under Pressure

Story by Kyler Hood July 1, 2026 at 10:03PM When disaster strikes, Neil Fujioka is the “calm in the storm.” Fujioka’s unflappable composure makes him well suited for his role as deputy emergency manager for Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH), where he helps direct risk mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response for all Navy installations across Oahu and Kauai. “We're often thrust into action during the worst times, the most stressful times, and surrounded by people who are often very, very stressed out and on edge,” said Will Luna, CNRH emergency manager. “An emergency manager, being able to come into that situation and coolly, calmly direct action and get people on the right path is really what it's all about for us, and Neil exhibited that ability from day one.” Fujioka attributes his calm demeanor to his nearly three decades of experience as a federal firefighter. “It’s a muscle I spent my entire career building,” he noted.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/569224/firefighter-experience-helps-cnrh-deputy-emergency-manager-remain-cool-under-pressure"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2607/9787672/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Firefighter Experience Helps CNRH Deputy Emergency Manager Remain Cool Under Pressure" /></a>

Bridging the flames: How one Reserve firefighter brings civilian grit to the flightline

Story by 1st Lt. Heather Cozad Staley June 29, 2026 at 07:00PM In the fire service, there are two distinct worlds. On the military side, the focus is heavily on prevention, ensuring that disasters on the flightline or in structural buildings never happen in the first place. On the civilian side, firefighters operate in a world of daily unpredictability and chaos. For Master Sgt. Kora Nan, a 446th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, living in both worlds is exactly what makes him an invaluable asset. As a civilian firefighter with the South King Fire, Nan faces constant, high-stress emergencies. As an Air Force Reserve member, he brings the hard-earned adaptability and resilience from those civilian streets straight to his military team. His breadth of experience brings a unique, operational strength that elevates the readiness of his entire flight.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/568951/bridging-flames-one-reserve-firefighter-brings-civilian-grit-flightline"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9778645/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Bridging the flames: How one Reserve firefighter brings civilian grit to the flightline" /></a>

Training with Fire

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis June 26, 2026 at 02:38PM In an era where technology has transformed the way people learn, work, and connect, some skills are still best learned the old fashioned way: face to face and hands on. For firefighters assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, this meant traveling to North Carolina over the spring to train on live jet fuel fires. This training brought a level of realism many of them had never experienced before despite years of protecting aircraft at the Burlington International Airport and surrounding communities.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/568700/training-with-fire"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9775949/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Training with Fire" /></a>

NAF Atsugi Hosts CNRJ Fire Academy Graduation

Story by Taylor Ardito June 26, 2026 at 01:16AM Today nine Master Labor Agreement (MLA) recruits earned the title of firefighter during a graduation ceremony onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/568638/naf-atsugi-hosts-cnrj-fire-academy-graduation"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9774424/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="NAF Atsugi Hosts CNRJ Fire Academy Graduation" /></a>

Army Reserve Medic Brings Combat Trauma Experience to Civilian Fire Service

Story by Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong June 23, 2026 at 04:12PM For Sgt. Abbie Muterspaw, serving as an Army Reserve combat medic and working as a civilian firefighter-paramedic are more than two separate careers. They are complementary callings built around service, readiness and helping others during their most critical moments.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/568400/army-reserve-medic-brings-combat-trauma-experience-civilian-fire-service"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9768176/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Army Reserve Medic Brings Combat Trauma Experience to Civilian Fire Service" /></a>

134 Civil Engineers Strengthen Infrastructure and Readiness in Korea

Story by Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys June 18, 2026 at 01:21PM 134th Civil Engineer Squadron strengthening infrastructure capabilities while supporting mission readiness, in support of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, June 3-17, 2026, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Tennessee-based team joined the project as part of a rotational plan of National Guard and U.S. Reserve units working with their active counterparts on various improvement upgrades and maintenance endeavors while also completing vital training across the base. As construction teams completed over 50 work orders while logging over 2300 work hours, 134th CES firefighters completed multiple aircraft rescue and firefighting exercises with the 8th CES. These efforts increase cohesion and support that allow guard, reserve and active forces to better understand their shared roles in integrated environments.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/568148/134-civil-engineers-strengthen-infrastructure-and-readiness-korea"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9741407/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="134 Civil Engineers Strengthen Infrastructure and Readiness in Korea" /></a>

Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey June 12, 2026 at 05:38PM GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Montana Army National Guard firefighters trained alongside Airmen and state firefighters assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing Fire Department during a joint aircraft rescue firefighting exercise at the 120th Airlift Wing, June 11. The training brought together Soldiers from the Montana Army National Guard's firefighting detachments and personnel from the wing fire department for classroom instruction and hands-on live-fire scenarios designed to strengthen aircraft rescue firefighting capabilities and improve interoperability across the Montana National Guard.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567663/montana-national-guard-firefighters-strengthen-interoperability-through-joint-live-fire-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9747439/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training" /></a>

Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey June 12, 2026 at 05:38PM GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Montana Army National Guard firefighters trained alongside Airmen and state firefighters assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing Fire Department during a joint aircraft rescue firefighting exercise at the 120th Airlift Wing, June 11. The training brought together Soldiers from the Montana Army National Guard's firefighting detachments and personnel from the wing fire department for classroom instruction and hands-on live-fire scenarios designed to strengthen aircraft rescue firefighting capabilities and improve interoperability across the Montana National Guard.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567663/montana-national-guard-firefighters-strengthen-interoperability-through-joint-live-fire-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9747439/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training" /></a>

Utah Air National Guard joins regional partners in large-scale mass casualty exercise

Story by Master Sgt. Nicholas Perez June 11, 2026 at 11:28AM Flames rose from a simulated aircraft wreckage site as emergency vehicles converged from every direction. Nearby, volunteer victims waited for treatment, firefighters coordinated rescue efforts, and emergency managers tracked the situation from the Emergency Operations Center. The Utah Air National Guard joined local, state, and federal partners May 28 during Exercise Green Thunder 2026, a full-scale mass-casualty exercise at Salt Lake City International Airport designed to strengthen regional emergency response coordination and readiness. The exercise simulated a catastrophic aircraft crash involving civilian and military passengers, requiring responders to manage fire suppression, casualty care, security operations, emergency communications, public information, and command-and-control functions. Airmen from across the Utah Air National Guard took part in fire emergency services, medical response, security forces, emergency management, and public affairs operations. The exercise also activated emergency operations personnel, allowing agencies to practice information sharing and decision-making during a complex incident.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567426/utah-air-national-guard-joins-regional-partners-large-scale-mass-casualty-exercise"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9742812/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Utah Air National Guard joins regional partners in large-scale mass casualty exercise" /></a>

Davis-Monthan fire personnel and lifeguards train for water emergencies

Story by Senior Airman Christopher Ornelas June 10, 2026 at 04:58PM Davis-Monthan Fire Department personnel and base lifeguards trained together at the base pool to strengthen water emergency response, improve coordination and encourage families to practice water safety before the summer swimming season.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567379/davis-monthan-fire-personnel-and-lifeguards-train-water-emergencies"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9740920/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Davis-Monthan fire personnel and lifeguards train for water emergencies" /></a>

Military first responders team up with the Clackamas Fire Department for aviation rescue training

Story by John Hughel June 9, 2026 at 02:52AM Oregon Army and Air National Guardsmen, along with members of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Air Force Reservists, worked alongside Clackamas County Fire Department first responders during a joint training exercise along the Sandy River in Sandy, Oregon, on June 5, 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567209/military-first-responders-team-up-with-clackamas-fire-department-aviation-rescue-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9735880/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Military first responders team up with the Clackamas Fire Department for aviation rescue training" /></a>

Hawaii Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Interoperability During Maui Training

Story by Sgt. Sean Walker June 8, 2026 at 07:17PM Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, trained alongside Maui Fire Department, Kahului Airport Rescue Firefighters and the 624th Civil Engineering Squadron, Air Force Reserve, during a joint firefighter exercise in Kahului, Hawaii, June 1-5, 2026. The training focused on improving emergency response readiness, communication and coordination between military and civilian firefighting agencies across Hawaii.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567177/hawaii-army-national-guard-firefighters-strengthen-interoperability-during-maui-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9730936/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Hawaii Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Interoperability During Maui Training" /></a>

Hawaii Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Interoperability During Maui Training

Story by Sgt. Sean Walker June 8, 2026 at 07:17PM Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, trained alongside Maui Fire Department, Kahului Airport Rescue Firefighters and the 624th Civil Engineering Squadron, Air Force Reserve, during a joint firefighter exercise in Kahului, Hawaii, June 1-5, 2026. The training focused on improving emergency response readiness, communication and coordination between military and civilian firefighting agencies across Hawaii.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567177/hawaii-army-national-guard-firefighters-strengthen-interoperability-during-maui-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9730936/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Hawaii Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Interoperability During Maui Training" /></a>