Navy's Finest: Naval Base San Diego Awarded Top Honors in Fire & Emergency Services

Story by Lt. Drew Verbis March 6, 2026 at 11:36AM SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2026) – Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) has been recognized with top honors as Large Fire Department of the Year for its Metro San Diego Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) team. The award was announced Feb. 25, 2026, by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), recognizing the department’s exceptional performance in protecting Navy personnel, infrastructure, and operational readiness across the fleet’s largest homeport.

162nd Wing Firefighters support FAA-required emergency exercise at Tucson International Airport

Story by Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran March 5, 2026 at 11:05AM The exercise, required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, ensures the airport remains prepared to respond to aircraft emergencies. The training included a simulated aircraft incident designed to test the coordinated response of airport personnel and first responders. Volunteer role players participated to help replicate real-world conditions.

MCIPAC F&ES host a bilateral HAZMAT exercise with USAG F&ES and Naha FD

Story by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus March 4, 2026 at 12:16AM CAMP KINSER, Japan (Feb. 26, 2026) – At 7:30 a.m., the shuffling of boots, alarms being tested and the chatter of morning checks signify a shift change at Camp Kinser Fire Station. For firefighters assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, emergencies are a part of daily operations.

Spring forward: change your clocks, batteries

Story by March 3, 2026 at 02:19PM The Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department would like to remind community members to change the batteries in all home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when moving clocks forward one hour in preparation of daylight saving time March 8.

AN ADVANCEMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Story by Lance Cpl. Jacob Parker March 2, 2026 at 02:32PM QUANTICO, Va. — Quantico Fire and Emergency Services has a new cardiac monitor designed to improve patient care in the field and streamline communication with receiving hospitals. The LIFEPAK 35 heart monitor/defibrillator brings expanded monitoring capabilities, such as touchscreen functionality and enhanced durability, according to Jay Lalond, a firefighter paramedic with Quantico Fire and Emergency Services.