Feb. 19, 2014 Edwards Fire Department wins 2013 AFMC-level award It's known that the Air Force operates in settings unlike any other, and therefore it requires fire protection specialists unlike any other. At Edwards, fire protection specialists here have to endure, battle and manage a range of potentially destructive and hazardous fires.The work they do does not
Dec. 13, 2006 Edwards firefighters join in 104.8-mile run through Mojave desert Edwards Firefighters joined a former smokejumper June 2 on his quest to run 104.8 miles in under 25 hours for charity.The 12 firefighters performed a relay to accompany Ken Perry, a Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management employee, throughout his 17-mile trek across Edwards - about one
Oct. 10, 2012 Edwards firefighters set fire prevention week off to great start The Edwards Fire Department and Sparky the Fire Dog officially kicked off Fire Prevention Week here Oct. 9, 2012, by hosting a fire safety training day at Branch Elementary School to more than 100 students.The fire safety training day was just one of the many sites that base firefighters will attend
Jan. 23, 2013 Edwards firefighters support Mutual Aid Agreement, assist in confined space rescue Edwards firefighters teamed up with the Kern County Fire Department Jan. 17 when they were dispatched to Mojave, Calif., in support of a confined space rescue for a man trapped inside a railcar. The response was in support of the base's Mutual Aid Agreement with the surrounding communities.
Feb. 21, 2012 Edwards firemen stand the heat For a majority of Team Edwards, the sound of Retreat marks the end of the workday and the beginning of a night at home surrounded by friends and family. While so many begin their drive home, the Edwards firefighters stay behind to keep Edwards safe.Working between 72 and 96 hours each week, the
April 17, 2012 Edwards' first Drug Take Back Day The 95th Medical Group will team up the 95th Security Forces Squadron to give the public an opportunity to turn in expired, unused, and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, Apr 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.This
Sept. 21, 2016 Edwards first responders show support for fallen K-9 officer The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department and 412th Security Forces Squadron joined first responders from across the state to honor a fallen K-9 officer from the California City Police Department Sept. 19. A memorial service was held at the Strata Center in California City’s Central Park for Ty,
Nov. 13, 2014 Edwards flight test community prepares for federal spectrum auction Since the rise in demand for commercial spectrum and faster data transfer rates for commercial wireless use, flight testers throughout the country have been working towards solutions to be able to function in line with this compatible growth.On Nov. 13, the Federal Communications Commission
May 7, 2013 Edwards flight testers essential to X-51A Waverider success When the X-51A Waverider program was established, the test team set out to demonstrate the viability of air-breathing scramjet propulsion. The goal of the $300 million concept-demonstrator program became reality May 1 when the test team achieved a record- setting 210 seconds of air-breathing
Dec. 6, 2006 Edwards flight testers exercise for war performing real-world test for Taiwan Edwards deploys hundreds of Airmen in support of the Global War on Terror each year.But the base's unique mission of flight test "launches" support for GWOT each day from the Edwards flightline; support that was put to the test, Feb. 27 through March 3, as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise