Off-duty Coast Guard member rescues 2 distressed swimmers off Fire Island

BABYLON, NY, UNITED STATES
07.24.2018
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Strohmaier
U.S. Coast Guard District 1 PADET New York 

Local EMS and other first responders arrive at the beach at Fire Island, New York, July 24, 2018.
That evening, an off-duty Coast Guard member rescued two distressed swimmers. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

U.S. Navy Fire and Emergency Services Personnel Respond to Warehouse Fire

U.S. Navy Fire and Emergency Services personnel from Yokosuka Naval Base respond to a warehouse fire in Yokosuka City in support of the Mutual Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yokosuka and Command Fleet Activities Yokosuka on July 22. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire Department.

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN
07.23.2018
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka 


Fire crews from both Yokosuka Naval Base and Ikego Family Housing Area responded to the request in support of the Mutual Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yokosuka and Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

In total 14 personnel, two engines, one command vehicle, and a passenger van responded to the incident.

The Mutual Cooperation Agreement, which was adopted in 2008 between the City of Yokosuka and Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, allows for either party to request fire and emergency services and humanitarian assistance to ensure public safety.

U.S. Navy Fire and Emergency Services personnel from Yokosuka Naval Base respond to a warehouse fire in Yokosuka City in support of the Mutual Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yokosuka and Command Fleet Activities Yokosuka on July 22. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire Department.

Firefighter egress training JBSA-Lackland

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES
07.24.2018
Photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Davis
149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) 


Fire Fighters with the Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department conduct their quarterly in-flight egress training with the 149th Fighter Wing at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, July 24, 2018. The training being conducted is to familiarize the Fire Fighters with the aircraft types most prevalent on their respective base, for JBSA-Lackland this would be the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the C-5 Galaxy. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Davis)\

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Firefighters with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) train alongside U.S. Army Soldiers on how to respond to a large scale emergency in New York City, New York, July 10, 2018. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) along with U.S. Army North and U.S. Army Northern Command is conducting a joint exercise simulating a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) event to maximize the appropriate response from first response. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brandon Best)

9th CE firefighters’ wildfire

9th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare to fight a mock wildfire during a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California June 8, 2018. Beale firefighters are responsible for protecting over 23,000 acres of property as well as supporting the surrounding local municipalities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Parsons)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA, UNITED STATES

07.10.2018

Story by Airman 1st Class Tristan Viglianco 

9th Reconnaissance Wing  

The 2017 California wildland fire season was the most destructive on record. According to CAL FIRE, more than 9,000 fires burned approximately 1.25 million acres. Once again, wildland fire season is in full-swing and the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department has advice to help keep people safe.

“Wildfire season in California is from May to November,” said Carey D. Waddell, 9th CES assistant chief fire protection. “People should use common sense fire prevention. Don’t throw cigarettes out, dispose of coals correctly, and make sure your campfire is put out before you leave.”

Waddell encourages people to be aware of the weather conditions. During hot conditions, even seemingly harmless things can spark a wildland fire.

“A vehicle parked in a field can cause fires,” said Waddell. “The exhaust can get the grass hot enough to where it ignites causing a fire.”

When someone encounters a fire they need to call 911 immediately. 

“Any bystander that sees a fire developing needs to call 911 and get to a safe area. When they call 911 they need to tell the operator who they are, their location, and a call back number,” said Airman 1st Class Christian Capehart, 9th CES firefighter. “When someone is in their residence and they have a wildland fire coming toward them, their best bet is to inform their neighbors and leave the area.”

There are preventative steps people can take to help lessen the danger of this fire season.

“The main things I tell people are to always be proactive and the best preparation is prevention,” said Waddell. “Make sure you maintain your yard with watering, keep your vegetation low and away from your house. Basically, you are creating a defensible space.”

Waddell also stressed the importance of following the instructions of local first responders.

“Follow the orders from the emergency operations center whether it is on base or off base,” said Waddell. “If the local emergency operation center declares an evacuation, please evacuate.”

For more information on how to prevent wildland fires please visit: http://calfire.ca.gov/fire_prevention/fire_prevention