Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Responds to Fuel Truck Fire on Hickam Flightline

Story by August 03, 2023 at 11:55PM On August 3, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Federal Fire Department crews responded to reports of smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment and cab of an R-11 fuel truck that was refueling a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 aircraft. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading to the aircraft. No injuries were reported.

Firefighting apparatus placed into service with traditional push-in ceremony

Story by Collen McGee July 27, 2023 at 01:06PM Firefighters at Station Three on Marshal Army Airfield at Fort Riley conducted a push-in ceremony for ladder truck 31 July 21, 2023. The ceremony also retired ladder truck number 1. Current and retired firefighters from the installation attended and participated in pushing the truck into the station.

USAG Wiesbaden Fire Department participates in community events with HN volunteer fire departments

Story by Martin Heinen July 26, 2023 at 04:04AM The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Fire Department participated in two community events with volunteer fire departments in Wiesbaden’s districts of Auringen on June 24 and Nordenstadt on July 15.

Nava: A closer look

Story by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier July 24, 2023 at 05:28PM Justin Nava discussed and displayed different types of equipment that firefighters are trained to use, June 30, 2023. Nava recently joined the team at the Goodfellow fire station after years of volunteering and working towards his certifications.

Mental Health First Aider course provides first responders tools to give vital help to those in need

Story by Karen Abeyasekere July 24, 2023 at 06:15AM First responders from the 100th Security Forces Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department attended a two-day Mental Health First Aider course at Royal Air Force Mildenhall June 27 and 28, 2023. The aim of the course was to give them the knowledge and confidence to help assist someone experiencing a mental health breakdown, challenge or crisis. Emergency services are first on scene in a huge variety of situations, and having the MHFA training encourages them to start conversations with people and helps take the fear and hesitation out of talking about mental health or substance misuse by working through an action plan to identify and address any potential issues, while keeping themselves and other people safe.