Wyoming Army and Air National Guard team up for first-ever firefighting exercise

Story by April 13, 2025 at 01:22PM When Camp Guernsey’s Fire Chief received an invitation to conduct a joint training exercise with the 153rd Airlift Wing, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Leah Urquhart jumped at the chance for her firefighters to brush up on skills they don’t use on a day-to-day basis.

U.S. Coast Guard, local agencies strengthen maritime capabilities through NASBLA training partnership

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir April 10, 2025 at 09:03PM SANTA RITA, Guam — From March 24 to April 4, 2025, maritime law enforcement and emergency responders from the Guam Port Authority and Guam Fire Department participated in two intensive training courses hosted at the Port and by Station Apra Harbor: the NASBLA Boat Crew Member Course (March 24–28) and the Boat Operator for Search and Rescue Course (BOSAR) (March 31–April 4). These courses, led by the U.S. Coast Guard in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), provided approximately 20 first responders with over 30 classroom hours and 35 underway hours of hands-on instruction. The training focused on building foundational skills critical for operating in the maritime environment, including boat handling and stability, piloting and navigation, crew efficiency, risk management, and search and rescue (SAR) operations, including towing and salvage.

Mobile District supports Duke Field’s firefighting operations

Story by Charles Walker April 10, 2025 at 12:12PM MOBILE, Ala. – Safety is a priority in the Department of Defense, and fire prevention, especially on a flightline, is a key component. Firefighters need to be able to respond at a moment's notice to any situation on the flight line involving an aircraft emergency. Their equipment and vehicles must be in top shape and working order, as well as themselves if they are to respond and prevent and respond to hazardous situations on the flight line. That is precisely what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is supporting the Air Force to do at Duke Field, Florida. Duke Field is an Air Force Reserve Base adjacent to the larger Eglin Air Force Base. The fire station on Duke is nearly 75 years old and not equipped to house more than three fire vehicles. The Mobile District is building a new fire station to help them bring fire prevention and safety on the flight line into the 21st Century.

1-183rd Aviation Bn. trains with Boise Fire Department

Story by Mike Freeman April 09, 2025 at 03:11PM HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crews trained with the Boise Fire Department's technical rescue team March 27 and 28 near Gowen Field. The training helped qualify Boise Firefighters for conducting hoist operations in conjunction with Idaho Army National Guard air crews when called upon by state or local agencies to assist with search and rescue efforts. The two organizations work hand in hand frequently, combining skills and expertise to enhance the effectiveness of both organizations when responding to emergencies.

1-183rd Aviation Bn. trains with Boise Fire Department

Story by Mike Freeman April 09, 2025 at 03:11PM HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crews trained with the Boise Fire Department's technical rescue team March 27 and 28 near Gowen Field. The training helped qualify Boise Firefighters for conducting hoist operations in conjunction with Idaho Army National Guard air crews when called upon by state or local agencies to assist with search and rescue efforts. The two organizations work hand in hand frequently, combining skills and expertise to enhance the effectiveness of both organizations when responding to emergencies.