Fort Knox Emergency Services initiates new internship programs for ETSing Soldiers

Story by Eric Pilgrim November 10, 2021 at 04:00PM Leaders from the Fort Knox Directorate of Emergency Services launched two internship programs in November 2021 that will provide Soldiers leaving the Army a unique employment opportunity. The internship programs focus on two areas: security guards and firefighters. Officials say those wishing to enter civilian service the very same day they leave the Army could feasibly do so as a security guard.

The Art of Damage Control

November 06, 2021 at 12:11AM Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Richardson One of the most dangerous circumstances for a ship out to sea is fire. Hundreds of miles from land, there is no fire department to call when a casualty arises. That is why it is each Sailors’ duty to understand the importance of damage control aboard naval ships.

The Art of Damage Control

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Richardson November 06, 2021 at 12:11AM One of the most dangerous circumstances for a ship out to sea is fire. Hundreds of miles from land, there is no fire department to call when a casualty arises. That is why it is each Sailors’ duty to understand the importance of damage control aboard naval ships.

Airman’s daughter saved by JBSA-Lackland firefighter

Story by Sarayuth Pinthong November 01, 2021 at 05:12PM “The whole time I’m carrying her, I can feel her fading … choking, gasping for air, as well as a little blood coming out of her mouth.” On Aug. 18, Senior Airman Brian Chambers found his daughter choking and drove her to the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fire Station 1. Jacob Mathie, lead firefighter for the 502nd Air Base Wing at JBSA-Lackland, was able to perform first response triage and unblock the child’s airway.

Goodfellow Air Force Base Fire Department hosts 16th Annual Fire Muster Challenge

Story by Senior Airman Jermaine Ayers October 29, 2021 at 04:22PM The competition is a traditional morale event on Goodfellow for units to participate and compete against each other.