Idaho National Guard fire department protects Idahoans, civil authorities, training center

Story by Crystal Farris February 14, 2023 at 12:18PM In 2022, the Idaho National Guard’s Orchard Fire & Emergency Services received a federally funded equipment push to modernize its capabilities and moved into a newly renovated fire station. The updates came in time to prepare the department as the Idaho National Guard’s Orchard Combat Training Center expanded from approximately 143,000 acres to more than 170,000 acres late last year. Located in the OCTC, the Orchard Fire & Emergency Services protects the center’s vast terrain, it’s surrounding infrastructure and service members training in the area. It also protects local communities by aiding motorist and civil authorities during emergencies. “The Orchard Fire & Emergency Services has been a great benefit to both the Idaho National Guard and Idahoans in the surrounding communities,” said Lt. Col Eric Sharp, OCTC director. “As the OCTC’s infrastructure and number of Soldiers training has grown rapidly over the past two decades, it was necessary to establish the department and later expand it to protect these critical assets.”

Red Devil Fire Dawgs, ROKAF – hot on the scene

Story by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat February 07, 2023 at 08:38PM The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) fire department responded to a simulated in-flight emergency on a Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training event on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. During the training, the 8th CES integrated with members of the ROKAF 38th Fighter Group to provide a response to the scene, clear the aircraft and render aid to the pilot.

Menwith Hill firefighters win back to back USAFE awards

Story by Senior Airman Jason Cochran February 06, 2023 at 08:20AM When a small group of people is motivated by the pursuit of excellence, there is no limit to what they can achieve. It was this pursuit that pushed RAF Menwith Hill’s fire department to earn recognition as USAFE’s best small fire department for the second year in a row, as well as USAFE’s best fire prevention program on their first eligible year.

Menwith Hill firefighters win back to back USAFE awards

Story by Senior Airman Jason Cochran February 06, 2023 at 08:20AM When a small group of people is motivated by the pursuit of excellence, there is no limit to what they can achieve. It was this pursuit that pushed RAF Menwith Hill’s fire department to earn recognition as USAFE’s best small fire department for the second year in a row, as well as USAFE’s best fire prevention program on their first eligible year.

Nine USAG Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters get promoted, recognized for their performance

Story by Linda Lambiotte January 31, 2023 at 10:22AM Nine firefighters were promoted during a ceremony held at Rhine Ordnance Barracks Jan. 31.