From First Coast to Gulf Coast: 125th FW Firefighters Train for Rapid Response

Story by Maj. Cammy Alberts March 19, 2025 at 02:18PM Firefighters with the 125th Civil Engineer Squadron recently spent a week at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center in Mississippi, honing the skills they need to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. The training, held Feb. 21-28, 2025, focused on aircraft and structural firefighting, emergency response tactics, and mobility readiness—ensuring the unit stays prepared for real-world scenarios at home and abroad.

Feeling the Heat: USAG Okinawa Leaders Train for Flashover

Story by Natalie Stanley March 17, 2025 at 07:19PM TORII STATION, Okinawa, Japan – U.S. Army Garrison leadership joined Torii Station firefighters in a controlled burn exercise on March 17, 2025, to experience firsthand the signs and dangers of a flashover and learn survival techniques.

Torii Station Hosts Joint US-Japan Wildland Fire Training

Story by Natalie Stanley March 16, 2025 at 07:18PM TORII STATION, Okinawa, Japan -- The U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire Department and Nirai Fire Department joined forces on March 11, 2025, for a critical joint training exercise at Torii Station. The training focused on enhancing firefighter safety and interoperability during a simulated wildland fire.

Torii Station Hosts Joint US-Japan Wildland Fire Training

Story by Natalie Stanley March 16, 2025 at 07:18PM TORII STATION, Okinawa, Japan -- The U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire Department and Nirai Fire Department joined forces on March 11, 2025, for a critical joint training exercise at Torii Station. The training focused on enhancing firefighter safety and interoperability during a simulated wildland fire.

New York National Guard and over 80 Fire Departments fight Pine Barrens Fire

Story by Capt. Cheran Campbell March 11, 2025 at 08:23AM When a massive wildfire threatened Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, Long Island, N.Y. on Saturday, March 8, members of the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing went into action to defend their home.