Women’s Equality Day: Becoming Hawaii’s First Female Regional Fire Chief

Story by Anna Marie G. Gonzales August 06, 2024 at 12:41AM When Allison Nihei joined Navy Region Hawaii’s Federal Fire Department 23 years ago, she was a young firefighter recruit. She went on to hold every single position in the department, becoming the first female firefighter to achieve the rank of regional fire chief of training.

Women’s Equality Day: Becoming Hawaii’s First Female Regional Fire Chief

Story by Anna Marie G. Gonzales August 06, 2024 at 12:41AM When Allison Nihei joined Navy Region Hawaii’s Federal Fire Department 23 years ago, she was a young firefighter recruit. She went on to hold every single position in the department, becoming the first female firefighter to achieve the rank of regional fire chief of training.

Mission Ready, Family Steady: The Griffises

Brandan and Amber Griffis met at a gas station at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Since then, they have been building a life together with the support of the civil engineer community. Amber is currently the Civil Engineer Key Support Liaison and Brandan is the Fire Department Crew Chief at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.


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Mission Ready, Family Steady: The Griffises

Story by Diana Nesukh July 30, 2024 at 01:17PM Brandan and Amber Griffis met at a gas station at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Since then, they have been building a life together with the support of the civil engineer community. Amber is currently the Civil Engineer Key Support Liaison and Brandan is the Fire Department Crew Chief at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

Blazing the Path to Civil Engineering

Sandy Cooper wanted to become a firefighter from a young age after being inspired to follow in her family's footsteps. Cooper started her firefighting career in 1981 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. After basic training, she went through fire school and was later stationed at Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire, on her first assignment. She continued on to have both military and civilian careers in CE, completing a total of over 35 years served.


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