MCLB Barstow firefighters conduct swift-water rescue in Yermo

Story by Kristyn Galvan September 3, 2026 at 10:26AM Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to a reported swift-water rescue in the Yermo, California area, August 11, 2026, successfully rescuing two people from a partially submerged vehicle despite challenging flood conditions and degraded communications.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573882/mclb-barstow-firefighters-conduct-swift-water-rescue-yermo"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9908923/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="MCLB Barstow firefighters conduct swift-water rescue in Yermo" /></a>

Mutual Aid in Action: NSA Souda Bay, Chania Fire Department Contain Brush Fire Near Installation

Story by Delaney Jensen September 3, 2026 at 09:10AM NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 1, 2026) Firefighters from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Service and the Chania Fire Department quickly contained and extinguished a brush fire near the installation’s perimeter boundary in Mouzouras, Crete, Greece, Sept. 1, 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573874/mutual-aid-action-nsa-souda-bay-chania-fire-department-contain-brush-fire-near-installation"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9908728/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Mutual Aid in Action: NSA Souda Bay, Chania Fire Department Contain Brush Fire Near Installation" /></a>

Mutual Aid in Action: NSA Souda Bay, Chania Fire Department Contain Brush Fire Near Installation

Story by Delaney Jensen September 3, 2026 at 09:10AM NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 1, 2026) Firefighters from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Service and the Chania Fire Department quickly contained and extinguished a brush fire near the installation’s perimeter boundary in Mouzouras, Crete, Greece, Sept. 1, 2026.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573874/mutual-aid-action-nsa-souda-bay-chania-fire-department-contain-brush-fire-near-installation"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9908728/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Mutual Aid in Action: NSA Souda Bay, Chania Fire Department Contain Brush Fire Near Installation" /></a>

Media Availability: Coast Guard, agency partners to discuss boating safety, illegal charters in Chicago

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Corinne Zilnicki September 2, 2026 at 07:24PM WHO: Coast Guard Station Chicago, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, Chicago Police Department Marine Unit, and Chicago Fire Department - Marine & Dive Operations WHAT: Representatives from each agency will discuss steps boaters can take to stay safe on the water and address the dangers and risks associated with illegal charter operations. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Navy Pier, 840 E Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

2026 Honorary Commanders tour Wing Staff Agencies

Story by Senior Airman Brian Lummus September 2, 2026 at 04:44PM While training squadrons focus on the development of future military firefighters and intelligence professionals, Wing Staff Agencies provide personnel and their families with a network of agencies that support the training environment and operational mindset. The 17th Training Wing hosted a WSA immersion for the 2025-2026 honorary commanders to meet some of those agencies, Aug. 28.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573830/2026-honorary-commanders-tour-wing-staff-agencies"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9907403/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="2026 Honorary Commanders tour Wing Staff Agencies" /></a>