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.

Fort McCoy’s DES Fire Department dive team brings added capability for technical rescue, more

Story by Scott Sturkol March 2, 2026 at 01:35PM For nearly 15 years, the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department at the installation has had a scuba dive team that provides a special capability that few Army fire departments have for technical rescue, mutual aid support, and more.

Photo Story: Fort McCoy firefighters practice diving under ice at post’s Big Sandy Lake during February 2026 training

Story by Scott Sturkol March 2, 2026 at 10:49AM Members of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department conducted ice rescue training and ice dives Feb. 11, 2026, at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Photo Story: Fort McCoy firefighters practice diving under ice at post’s Big Sandy Lake during February 2026 training

Story by Scott Sturkol March 2, 2026 at 10:49AM Members of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department conducted ice rescue training and ice dives Feb. 11, 2026, at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Fort McCoy DES Fire Department dive team holds February rescue training under ice

Story by Scott Sturkol February 27, 2026 at 04:44PM Members of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Fire Department took advantage of good ice conditions and completed ice rescue training Feb. 11 at Big Sandy Lake on South Post at Fort McCoy.