Idaho National Guard sends first wildland firefighting crew to northern Idaho

Story by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur August 08, 2021 at 02:45PM Idaho National Guard Soldiers and Airmen made organizational history by sending wildland Firefighter Type 2 Red Card certified Guardsmen to northern Idaho to fight fires for the first time. The newly assigned crewmembers of the Task Force Timber Shield left Boise Aug. 4 to assist the Idaho Department of Lands’ mission of containing more than 15 significant wildland fires currently burning in Idaho. Approximately 72 Idaho Guardsmen have earned their FFT2 Incident Qualification Cards, commonly known as a Red Card certification and more personnel are currently completing the training in anticipation of additional missions. The additional training for more Red Card certified Guardsmen stemmed after Idaho’s governor issued the emergency declaration July 9 to mobilize Idaho National Guard fire line FFT2 qualified personnel to work on active wildfire efforts on the 6.2 million acres of land across mostly northern Idaho where IDL provides fire protection. Guardsmen were issued firefighting personal protective equipment, fire-resistant clothing, hand tools and sleeping accommodations from the National Interagency Fire Center just prior to leaving.

MCLB Barstow firefighter creates nonprofit to benefit volunteer fire departments and bolster readiness

Story by Laurie Pearson August 03, 2021 at 05:17PM Corey Sierra, a firefighter with Fire and Emergency Services aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow since 2012, has started a non-profit to benefit volunteer fire departments in the High Desert.  The idea took seed when, in 2018, MCLB Fire Chief Paul Purdy called for a monthly training initiative with fire mutual aid partners.

MCLB Barstow firefighter creates nonprofit to benefit volunteer fire departments and bolster readiness

Story by Laurie Pearson August 03, 2021 at 05:17PM Corey Sierra, a firefighter with Fire and Emergency Services aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow since 2012, has started a non-profit to benefit volunteer fire departments in the High Desert.  The idea took seed when, in 2018, MCLB Fire Chief Paul Purdy called for a monthly training initiative with fire mutual aid partners.

Presidio of Monterey Fire Department teaches Cub Scouts about fire safety

Story by Winifred Brown August 03, 2021 at 10:53AM When members of the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department visited the Monterey Cub Scout Camp at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., July 29, 2021, they continued a time-honored Scout tradition of teaching through active participation. Not only did the firefighters answer questions about a fire truck they brought to the camp, they allowed the Scouts to climb into the cab and sit in the driver’s seat. Then, in the department’s Fire Safety and Prevention Trailer, Scouts received hands-on training in interactive rooms and practiced escaping a fire through a window.

Presidio of Monterey Fire Department teaches Cub Scouts about fire safety

Story by Winifred Brown August 03, 2021 at 10:53AM When members of the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department visited the Monterey Cub Scout Camp at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., July 29, 2021, they continued a time-honored Scout tradition of teaching through active participation. Not only did the firefighters answer questions about a fire truck they brought to the camp, they allowed the Scouts to climb into the cab and sit in the driver’s seat. Then, in the department’s Fire Safety and Prevention Trailer, Scouts received hands-on training in interactive rooms and practiced escaping a fire through a window.