Aug. 24, 2020 Edwards AFB Fire & Emergency Services and 412th Security Forces Squadron forge Rescue Task Force As communities and first and emergency responders learn from the unfortunate number of shootings that occur in the U.S., potentially more effective response paradigms are identified. One such change to responder tactics that was developed from lessons learned from shootings around the nation is an
Oct. 10, 2022 Edwards AFB Fire and Emergency Services teams up with National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Edwards AFB Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM”, works to educate everyone about
March 17, 2015 Edwards AFB Fire Department spring cleaning guide to safety The origins of spring cleaning has yet to be determined and although spring cleaning involving fire safety may not include household mopping, consolidating clothing, or removing old unused items from the garage, there are several fire-related tips that can be practiced to ensure the safety of you
Oct. 1, 2019 Edwards AFB Fire Department: plan and practice your escape The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, with the campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”
Dec. 14, 2020 Edwards AFB fire extinguisher training goes virtual The Edwards Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services recently announced that they now offer virtual reality-enabled fire extinguisher training at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 20, 2020 Edwards AFB Fire Prevention sends: Grilling Safety There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.
July 31, 2020 Edwards AFB firefighters conduct search and rescue training during foam test Firefighters from the Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue training session during a foam fire suppression test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.
April 9, 2025 Edwards AFB firefighters respond to off-base structure fire Firefighters from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, 412th Test Wing, out of Edwards Air Force Base, California, responded to an off-base mutual-aid request to nearby Rosamond.
May 12, 2020 Edwards AFB first to test Air Force Comptroller Services Portal The Comptroller Services Portal is an automated incident management application that allows customers to receive online assistance from their servicing Comptroller squadron. The CSP has integrated workflows which assist the customer in seeking help with travel pay, military pay, and civilian pay.
June 26, 2020 Edwards AFB Flight Test Museum Reaches Next Milestone, Closer to Reality The Air Force Flight Test Museum Foundation achieved an important milestone, June 25, when concrete was poured at the site of the future museum that will be located just outside of the Edwards Air Force Base’s West Gate.