Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services: Firefighters Promoted to Captain in Ceremony

Story by Jason Scarborough February 03, 2021 at 03:34PM Five new captains assigned to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Fire District 2, were pinned in a ceremony at NNSY’s Trophy Park, Feb. 1. The five officers are part of a class of 25 Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services Firefighters who were promoted to Captain. Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services is the Department of Defense (DoD) fire department that supports Navy operations on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts of the United States.

158th Fighter Wing Welcomes First Civilian Fire Chief

Story by Julie Shea February 02, 2021 at 12:35PM In November 2020, Mr. Brannon Soter was welcomed as the first civilian, “Title 5” fire chief in the history of the fire department at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard.

FES earns international accreditation

Story by Laurie Pearson January 29, 2021 at 01:29PM The Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Fire Department trained for three days at MCLB beginning on January 7th on hazardous materials procedures. MCLBB FD members received detailed instructions on handling chlorine gas leaks in cylinders and on rail cars.

Fort Drum firefighters train on Remington Pond for cold-weather rescues

Story by Michael Strasser January 28, 2021 at 12:44PM Fort Drum firefighters test their skills, equipment and teamwork while conducting rescue training in the icy waters of Remington Pond on Jan. 27.

Hollywood, MD, receives Guard's help in Vaccinating Marylanders

Story by 1st Sgt. Mitchell Miller January 25, 2021 at 03:29PM Soldiers from the 224th Medical Company Area Support, Maryland Army National Guard, were called to the St. Mary’s Volunteer Fire Department station to assist the St. Mary’s Department of Health in administering the COVID-19 vaccine to registered community members via a drive-thru vaccination event on Jan. 21, 2021.