First to the Flames

Story by Airman Raymond LaChance June 04, 2025 at 12:26PM The firefighters from the VTANG fire department provided the first fire truck on the scene, ensuring fast and effective control of the fire.

First to the Flames

Story by Airman Raymond LaChance June 04, 2025 at 12:26PM The firefighters from the VTANG fire department provided the first fire truck on the scene, ensuring fast and effective control of the fire.

Firefighting Training at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Strengthens Partnerships with Tri-Valley Community

Story by Jim O'Donnell June 03, 2025 at 02:13PM More than 28 newly recruited firefighters from the Alameda County Fire (ALCO Fire) Department participated in a comprehensive wildland firefighting training at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA), May 5, 2025.

Navy Region Hawaii Firefighters Save Patient Thanks to Quick Thinking and Muscle Memory

Story by Kyler Hood May 22, 2025 at 10:53PM On Nov. 14, 2024, Navy Region Hawaii firefighters were transporting an unconscious 86-year-old man to the hospital when his heart monitor flatlined indicating he was in cardiac arrest and they delivered lifesaving care to the patient. By the time the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the patient was awake and his skin tone improved, a sign of what would become the final diagnosis on that day – a man’s life was saved. For their swift response, exceptional delivery of care and devotion to duty, Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett, commander of Navy Region Hawaii, presented civilian firefighters Francis Aurellano, Jonathan Akaka, and Triston Souza with Certificates of Life Saving on Feb. 19, 2025. Firefighter Joshua Lombard was assigned to a new duty station in Germany and was not present to receive his certificate. All four firefighters were assigned to Fire Station 14 on Wheeler Army Airfield when they performed their heroic duties.

Polish, USAG Poland and V Corps Forces Sharpen Emergency Response

Story by Bryan Araujo May 21, 2025 at 06:34AM U.S. and Polish forces conducted a joint emergency services exercise May 15, 2025 simulating a fire and vehicle collision to test real-time coordination and response readiness. Firefighters, medics, and crisis management teams from both nations worked side by side to assess and treat simulated casualties.