Moody AFB houses Lowndes County firefighters following floods

Story by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie December 09, 2024 at 02:46PM MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – In the wake of a flooding event that occurred in early Nov., 2024, Moody Air Force Base Fire Department stepped up to offer temporary housing and support for Lowndes County Fire Rescue’s Station 5, underscoring the strength of their ongoing automatic aid agreement. Approximately one month after Hurricane Helene devastated South Georgia, downing trees and causing widespread power outages, Lowndes County did not catch a break. Heavy rains swept through the area, flooding major roadways and prompting school closures. Lowndes County Fire Rescue had their own dilemmas.

Moody AFB houses Lowndes County firefighters following floods

Story by Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie December 09, 2024 at 02:46PM MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – In the wake of a flooding event that occurred in early Nov., 2024, Moody Air Force Base Fire Department stepped up to offer temporary housing and support for Lowndes County Fire Rescue’s Station 5, underscoring the strength of their ongoing automatic aid agreement. Approximately one month after Hurricane Helene devastated South Georgia, downing trees and causing widespread power outages, Lowndes County did not catch a break. Heavy rains swept through the area, flooding major roadways and prompting school closures. Lowndes County Fire Rescue had their own dilemmas.

U.S. Army Firefighters demonstrate lethality and efficiency

Story by Sgt. Tanner Dibble November 27, 2024 at 02:32PM FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez demonstrates firefighting techniques, Nov. 20, 2024 in Fort Cavazos, Texas. Just like their civilian counterparts, Army Firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fires. U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez, an Army Firefighter serving with the 664th modular ammunition company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, demonstrates various firefighting techniques. “Being an Army firefighter is no different than the civilian world,” said Cpl. Jalen Martinez, “We train and execute the same way, and we are held to the same standards.” The Fort Cavazos Fire Department, Station 1, started off with breaching drills where Martinez demonstrated his ability to breach a door utilizing a Halligan tool and a Firefighter’s Axe. The Halligan is a multipurpose tool for prying, twisting, punching, or striking which was developed by the New York Police Department. The Halligan is used to apply leverage to the door, while the Firefighter’s Axe is utilized to force the tool between the door and its frame. This technique allows Firefighters to open doors that may be blocked due to debris or structural degradation. The next training exercise consisted of Bunker Gear drills, which are used to demonstrate the efficiency and familiarity of various components of Firefighting equipment. This lethality test highlights the ability of Army firefighters to respond to various disaster situations with efficiently and in a timely manner. The most easily identifiable drills came next. Aerial drills highlight a firefighters ability to use and operate ladders in various environments with standard issue equipment. These drills including scaling the ladder on a fire truck, as well as mobile ladders carried inside the fire truck. The 13th Armored Corps is committed to exceeding standards, and our firefighters are not exempt from this. We will continue to train to provide the sustainment support that defends the nation’s constitution.

U.S. Army Firefighters demonstrate lethality and efficiency

Story by Sgt. Tanner Dibble November 27, 2024 at 02:32PM FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez demonstrates firefighting techniques, Nov. 20, 2024 in Fort Cavazos, Texas. Just like their civilian counterparts, Army Firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fires. U.S. Army Cpl. Jalen Martinez, an Army Firefighter serving with the 664th modular ammunition company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, demonstrates various firefighting techniques. “Being an Army firefighter is no different than the civilian world,” said Cpl. Jalen Martinez, “We train and execute the same way, and we are held to the same standards.” The Fort Cavazos Fire Department, Station 1, started off with breaching drills where Martinez demonstrated his ability to breach a door utilizing a Halligan tool and a Firefighter’s Axe. The Halligan is a multipurpose tool for prying, twisting, punching, or striking which was developed by the New York Police Department. The Halligan is used to apply leverage to the door, while the Firefighter’s Axe is utilized to force the tool between the door and its frame. This technique allows Firefighters to open doors that may be blocked due to debris or structural degradation. The next training exercise consisted of Bunker Gear drills, which are used to demonstrate the efficiency and familiarity of various components of Firefighting equipment. This lethality test highlights the ability of Army firefighters to respond to various disaster situations with efficiently and in a timely manner. The most easily identifiable drills came next. Aerial drills highlight a firefighters ability to use and operate ladders in various environments with standard issue equipment. These drills including scaling the ladder on a fire truck, as well as mobile ladders carried inside the fire truck. The 13th Armored Corps is committed to exceeding standards, and our firefighters are not exempt from this. We will continue to train to provide the sustainment support that defends the nation’s constitution.

Maxwell firefighter becomes first FSA civilian graduate

Story by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr November 22, 2024 at 05:09PM MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE Ala. – Marcus D. Ector, a station chief with the 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron, has made history as the first civilian to graduate from the Air Force First Sergeant Academy, at Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex, Ala., Sept. 20, 2024.