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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Chambers, 502nd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, holds his daughter Jesus Rico and Esteban Perez, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, train using the Jaws of Life June 8, 2018 at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. These men use the Jaws of Life to pry the lodged door open and simulate a vehicle extrication rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.) 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters learn how to properly stabilize an overturned vehicle June 8, 2018, at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The firefighters took part in a three-day training course learning advanced techniques for vehicle extrication rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.) “Train the Trainer” vehicle extrication course instructor Ron Moore explains different techniques to the participating firefighters June 8, 2018, at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Moore explained the importance of stabilizing overturned vehicles and showed them different stabilizing techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.)
Jacob Mathie and Anthony Lira, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, use the Jaws of Life to pry open a door on an overturned car June 8, 2018, at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The members of the 902nd CES took a three-day course in which they learned new techniques for vehicle extrication and put them to practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.) 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters work together during a vehicle extrication exercise June 8, 2018, at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. These men used teamwork to remove a full fuel tank from the car to prevent hazards during the simulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.) 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters observe a simulated vehicle extrication rescue June 8, 2018 at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. In this scenario, firefighters use a smaller form of the Jaws of Life to push the dashboard off the victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.)
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FIRE CHIEF'S MESSAGE

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Joint Base San Antonio Fire & Emergency Services is committed to providing world-class structural, wildland, and aircraft rescue firefighting, to include technical rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, fire inspections, code enforcement and public fire & life safety education. 

Every single day, the men and women of our organization wakes to serve and protect 85,000 service members, civilians, contractors, and family members, who live and work on this amazing installation. This includes tens of thousands of visitors. Every firefighter does their best to live by our motto: "Protecting the Bravest Armed Forces in the World and their families every day!" Joint Base San Antonio has a tremendous and rich history, with its military lineage stretching back nearly to the beginning of the State of Texas. 

Deputy Chief SMSgt Justin Hrusovsky and I are honored and proud to lead the incredible men and women of our professional emergency services organization. We look forward to the success, challenges, and growth the future brings. Our expectation is the pursuit of excellence and the display of greatness as we proudly serve our Joint Base San Antonio community.

Michael Guzman

Fire Chief

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The Great Texas Freedom Fest is the upcoming Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston open house, which is free for all to attend. Community members will have the opportunity to explore JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s premier military installation at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m. on April 12, 2025. Those who plan on attending should enter JBSA-Fort Sam Houston through Harry Wurzbach Road. The theme is “United in Service,” and the open house will include science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, interactive displays, fitness programs and competitions, military demos, as well as music performances from the Air Force’s “Band of the West,” the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own” and the “Spazmatics.” Visitors should keep in mind that weapons of any kind, outside food and drinks, and coolers are prohibited, and all bags will be searched. Please leave pets at home, with the exception of service animals. However, lawn chairs and hearing protection are welcome and encouraged. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alexander Zolton Goad)
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