Linebacker of the Week: Christopher Quintanilla

Story by Airman 1st Class Breanna Christopher Volkmar March 14, 2023 at 12:29AM Christopher Quintanilla, a fire captain assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized as the 36th Wing’s Team Andersen Linebacker of the Week, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 8, 2023. The Team Andersen Linebacker of the Week recognizes outstanding enlisted, officer, civilian and total force personnel who have had an impact on achieving Team Andersen’s mission, vision and priorities. Since the start of his employment in 2015, Quintanilla has hit the ground running. After quickly finishing his basic firefighting training, he continued to strive for excellence and within eight years, he worked his way up to his current rank as a lead firefighter, an achievement that usually takes 10 to 12 years for others to achieve. Quintanilla also strives for his crew’s readiness by ensuring his fire truck is in full operation and conducts daily crew chief proficiency training. Recently during the 36th Wing Operational Readiness Exercise, he was selected and coined as a superior performer for his dedication to the mission and his department.

Public Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard invites public in Saipan to view Coast Guard helicopter, meet the crew

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir March 13, 2023 at 09:00PM SANTA RITA, Guam — A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point and crew are scheduled to hold a search and rescue demonstration and static display in Saipan on March 18 and 19, 2023.

U.S. Coast Guard, Guam Fire Department conduct rescue hoist training in Guam

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir March 10, 2023 at 02:02AM SANTA RITA, Guam — Guam Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard members conducted rescue hoist training at Sella Bay Overlook in Guam on March 8, 2023.

WTF? Where’s the fire?

March 08, 2023 at 10:42AM Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim With a newly built burn pit facility, fire protection personnel can be prepared to protect Department of Defense assets by conducting live-fire exercises. As a central hub for training and exercises year-round, Tyndall fire protection must be prepared for any possible emergencies or mishaps. Utilizing this new facility provides fire personnel a state-of-the-art environment to train in.

BGAD Firefighters Train for Depot, and County, Rescues

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Rebecca Wood March 06, 2023 at 10:54AM The Blue Grass Army Depot Firefighters train to respond to emergencies on or off the installation. This week, firefighters assigned to Fire Stations 1 & 2 on the Depot conducted 'Confined Space' training using a mobile trainer they received through the Army Materiel Command.