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ARNORTH supports NIFC in wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests
August 22, 2024 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, approximately 250 U.S. Army Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion began supporting a wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests on Aug. 21. U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, is providing operational command of the active-duty military ground forces in support of federal and state efforts... MORE

Are you a grill master or Fire Marshall Bill?
June 6, 2023 — With so many near-misses, you would think I would just hang up my apron and spatula for good. But there is something about grilling that keeps drawing me back. Maybe it’s the savory smoke, the sound of the sizzle, or the warmth from the grill that proves so appealing. If you are a BBQ enthusiast like me, then you know exactly what I’m talking about... MORE

The summer season means more outdoor activities and also a potential spike in mishaps.

National Burn Awareness Week: Hot liquids can burn like fire
February 1, 2023 — National Burn Awareness Week is from Feb. 5-11, 2023, and is a window of opportunity to help share awareness for preventing scald injuries. A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. ... MORE

Stay warm, but put a freeze on winter fires
January 4, 2023 — Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. As you stay cozy and warm this winter, be fire smart, as heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months... MORE

Prescribed burn scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Jan. 18-26
January 13, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn of more than 1,700 acres of wildlands at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Jan. 18-26... MORE

Prescribed burn scheduled for Camp Bullis Jan. 18-26

Home fire safety should factor in people with disabilities
September 11, 2020 — The majority of fire deaths transpire in the home, so helping everyone escape from a fire, especially those with disabilities, must be considered in this type of emergency... MORE

The majority of fire deaths transpire in the home, so helping everyone escape from a fire, especially those with disabilities, must be considered in this type of emergency.

Airmen rescue family from house fire
July 31, 2020 — It was 7:30 p.m. July 13 when two Airmen on their way home from a gas station became unexpected heroes. What began as a normal Monday evening for the two air traffic controllers stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland ended with several lives being saved... MORE

Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, vice commander of Air Education and Training Command, coins Airman 1st Class Brian Hallock and Airman 1st Class Sebastian Flores, both from the 502nd Operational Support Squadron, during an immersion tour June 24, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Smoking materials can be a deadly household menace
August 1, 2018 — A deadly menace to any household is fire, which can result in injuries or death. It can strike anywhere or at any time. Home is the place where we are supposed to feel the safest. But home is where most smoking materials, structure fires, deaths and injuries occur... MORE

Never smoke and never allow anyone to smoke where medical oxygen is used. Medical oxygen can cause materials to ignite more easily and make fires burn at a faster rate than normal. It can make existing fires burn faster and hotter.