Who ya gonna call? 911 from a base phone

Story by Randall Burlingame April 14, 2022 at 03:52PM The 104th Civil Engineering Squadron fire alarm communications center is staffed by a minimum of one firefighter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. While working in the communications center firefighters respond to a variety of calls including medical emergencies, in-flight emergencies, and building alarms.

Flying Past the Competition

Story by Capt. Jake Valdick April 13, 2022 at 06:00PM Capt. Rachel Martin, an AH-64 Apache pilot and Troop Commander with the 6thAir Cavalry Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, dominated the recent USA Powerlifting: Military, Police, and Firefighter National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, winning first place in six categories – including squat, deadlift, and bench press.

Truax firefighters receive international accreditation

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Paul Gorman April 13, 2022 at 02:46PM Truax Field Fire and Emergency Services became the second Air National Guard fire department in the U.S. to be accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International March 23 following a round of hearings in Orlando, Florida.

Truax firefighters receive international accreditation

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Paul Gorman April 13, 2022 at 02:46PM Truax Field Fire and Emergency Services became the second Air National Guard fire department in the U.S. to be accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International March 23 following a round of hearings in Orlando, Florida.

Michigan ANG firefighters aid county departments with live-fire training resources

April 13, 2022 at 10:45AM Capt. Andrew Layton ALPENA, Michigan – Firefighters from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center have spent dozens of off-duty hours this winter building live-fire training props to aid 12 county fire departments. A demonstration April 7th showcased how these small-scale buildings help ensure first responders are prepared to employ many important fire protection strategies.