Assistant Chief Thomas Wiley wins Regional and Navy-wide Fire Service Instructor of the Year

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Owen March 11, 2021 at 07:43AM Here on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, we have a dedicated and committed team of firefighters in the NAVSTA Rota Fire & Emergency Services Department constantly working to keep us and the Navy’s ships safe. Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Wiley not only helps keep NAVSTA Rota safe from fires, he also trains new additions to their force to do the same. For his dedication to this task, Wiley recently received both the Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) regional and the Navy-wide Fire Service Instructor of the Year awards.

Bravery: action in spite of fear

Story by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson March 11, 2021 at 01:45AM Yokota sends fire truck to aid in cooling of nuclear reactor after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Jamaican Foreign Nationals Excel in Guantanamo Bay Emergency Medical Technician Training

Story by March 09, 2021 at 01:08PM For the first time at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, (NSGB) Cuba, Jamaican Fire Fighters have trained with Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command Corpsman to certify Emergency Medical Technicians.

CFAS and USS America Conduct Chapter 12 Fire Drill

Story by Seaman Jasmine Ikusebiala March 09, 2021 at 12:53AM Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services Sasebo firefighters, Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center Sasebo personnel collaborated during a fire drill aboard the ship March 4, 2021.

SUBASE Fire Department Trains on Ice

Story by Seaman Jimmy Ivy March 08, 2021 at 03:33PM The Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Fire Department (SBFD) performed a cold water rescue drill onboard the base at North Lake.