Ford Completes Integrated Fire Drill with NNS Firefighters

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Seelbach September 20, 2021 at 09:02AM Ford and Newport News Shipyard conducted the first integrated fire drill since returning to the shipyard, Sept. 10, 2021.

Firefighter Appreciation Month: Meet Sgt. Moreland

Story by Spc. Katelynn Bissell September 17, 2021 at 04:46AM Being in the military has its thrills. Now, crank that up a notch and add in wild land firefighting when not on duty with the Army. For one Army National Guard Soldier, Sgt. Forrest Moreland, when not in his Army uniform and combat boots, he puts on a different set of clothes – a yellow Hotshot suit and black leather boots. A Hotshot is a very skilled, technical, and tactical firefighter who fights wildland fires at their hottest points. Moreland is a crewmember of the Diamond Mountain Hotshots based in Susanville, California. Though most little kids only dream of being heroes such as police officers and fire fighters, Moreland within the last few years discovered his dream became a reality.

Wiesbaden Garrison Directorate of Emergency Services holds annual cookout

Story by Connie Dickey September 17, 2021 at 03:07AM WIESBADEN, Germany – Even though the weather was rainy, the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services held their annual cookout inside the Garrison Fire Department bay Sept. 15.

Vigilant Guard 2021 serves as catalyst to grow 167th search and rescue capabilities

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle September 16, 2021 at 01:47PM 167th Airlift Wing fire department participated in Vigilant Guard with hopes to grow their search and rescue capabilities.

Remembering 9/11: 20 years later

Story by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace September 14, 2021 at 10:08AM A feeling of sorrow and the echo of slow, steady footsteps filled Wings of Freedom Park as two 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and two 97th Security Forces Squadron defenders posted the colors. Shortly after, hundreds of Airmen, civilians, family members, and others somberly hung their heads and closed their eyes during the recitation of the Police Officer’s, Paramedic’s and Firefighter’s Prayers. For some, the self-sacrificial tenor of these prayers hit close to home, while others simply listened on with reflective empathy.