MCAS Iwakuni ARFF Multinational Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training

Story by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett June 23, 2025 at 10:03PM MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), recently recognized for being the Medium Fire Department of the Year for the third consecutive year, hosted a multinational training event that brought together fire and emergency response teams from across the globe. This initiative reflects the department’s continued commitment to excellence, collaboration, and the advancement of emergency response capabilities on an international scale.

Into the Fire!: Miramar’s very own wins the USMC Military Firefighter of the Year award

Story by 2nd Lt. Blake Starbuck June 23, 2025 at 04:56PM U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gaven Skyles, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was recently named the 2024 USMC Military Firefighter of the Year standing out among more than 700 active-duty Marine Corps firefighters.

Fort Buchanan Fire Department and Emergency Services Control Fire Near the Installation

Story by David Hernandez June 23, 2025 at 11:59AM Members of the Fort Buchanan Fire Department collaborated with the Puerto Rico Fire Department to manage a challenging lithium battery fire at an Amelia distribution center located adjacent to the installation, June 3. This effort was part of a mutual aid agreement with local authorities.

Fired Up for Safety: 258th Trains with Richland’s Bravest

Story by Shawn Monk June 16, 2025 at 03:40PM The 258th Combat Air Operations Squadron hosted the Richland Volunteer Fire Department for a fire safety briefing and hands-on training

Combat Center Fire Department named 2024 Marine Corps Small Fire Department of the Year

Story by 1st Lt. Kristian Floyd June 13, 2025 at 04:50PM MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, Calif. - The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Fire Department was recognized as the 2024 United States Marine Corps Small Fire Department of the Year, honoring a year of exceptional performance, innovation, and community engagement at the Corps’ premier service-level training installation.