Presidio of Monterey Fire Department trains Cub Scouts in fire safety

Story by Winifred Brown July 29, 2022 at 04:38PM Members of the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department trained 45 Cub Scouts in fire safety at an annual day camp next to the installation July 27, 2022.

Navy Region Hawaii’s Federal Fire Department renders mutual aid to Oahu communities

Story by Grady Fontana July 28, 2022 at 09:42AM The DoD’s presence in Hawaii has deep historical roots and adds to the overall security of the state and the nation. Hawaii’s ideal location in the Pacific hosts a strategic headquarters for military activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Roland completes military aviation career with final flight

Story by July 27, 2022 at 10:19AM Water droplets fell upon the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Roland taxied for the last time as a military aviator. Exiting the cockpit, Roland gave a wave of gratitude to dozens of family members and colleagues as he stepped out of his first airframe, for the final time. He gave a hearty “thank you” to the fire department for supporting the “Wash Ceremony,” which is a time-honored tradition where an arch of water washes over the helicopter as the crew taxies together for the last time at Stewart Air Base on July 15.

Volunteer firefighters hone skills at Fort Drum FES training facility

Story by Michael Strasser July 26, 2022 at 12:03PM Sounds of chainsaws tearing into wood and pry bars forcing open a metal doorway echoed into the evening while local volunteer firefighters practiced their tradecraft July 21 at the Fort Drum Fire and Emergency Services’ training facility. Fourteen trainees from several Jefferson County fire departments are attending the Interior Firefighting Operations Course, provided by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC).

Volunteer firefighters hone skills at Fort Drum FES training facility

Story by Michael Strasser July 26, 2022 at 12:03PM Sounds of chainsaws tearing into wood and pry bars forcing open a metal doorway echoed into the evening while local volunteer firefighters practiced their tradecraft July 21 at the Fort Drum Fire and Emergency Services’ training facility. Fourteen trainees from several Jefferson County fire departments are attending the Interior Firefighting Operations Course, provided by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC).