UK first responders’ incentive flight gives insight into how their role contributes to mission

Story by Karen Abeyasekere March 25, 2021 at 10:57AM Three Ministry of Defence firefighters from Royal Air Force Mildenhall had the chance to witness air refueling during an incentive flight on a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft March 3, 2021.

Fort McCoy personnel complete 2021’s first prescribed burns

Story by Scott Sturkol March 24, 2021 at 04:29PM The 2021 prescribed burn season at Fort McCoy continued March 18 with dozens more acres completed, said Charles Mentzel, Fort McCoy forester with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) who coordinates the prescribed burn program with the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Fire Department.

USAF firefighters train on new truck to be used throughout CENTCOM AOR

Story by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire March 22, 2021 at 09:54AM Approximately 27 firefighters from throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility gathered to train on the TITAN Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) P-19C vehicle at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12-15, 2021. The P-19C is the newest generation of C-130 transportable fire trucks in the U.S. Air Force.

Photo Essay: Fort McCoy firefighters practice surface ice rescue training at post's Swamp Pond

Story by Scott Sturkol March 18, 2021 at 12:53PM Firefighters with the Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department complete surface ice rescue training March 17, 2021, on remaining ice at Swamp Pond on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Photo Essay: Fort McCoy firefighters practice surface ice rescue training at post's Swamp Pond

Story by Scott Sturkol March 18, 2021 at 12:53PM Firefighters with the Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department complete surface ice rescue training March 17, 2021, on remaining ice at Swamp Pond on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis.