• S.P.E.E.D. up to P.A.S.S.

    Have you considered speeding up to pass? Many times on the highways and byways to and from Edwards we find ourselves engaging on this impulsive action. However, in this case, when we say speed up to pass, we are referring to your protection and safety in the event of a fire emergency. All of us pass

  • You can go far with Air Force's LEAP

    As a member of the Language Enabled Airmen Program, I had the opportunity to support the first-ever Pacific Partner Nation Silver Flag exercise at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, last month as part of a two-week TDY.This was the first time the Silver Flag exercise was held at the Pacific Regional

  • The 2016 election year is here

    Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz! Marco Rubio vs. Jeb Bush! Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders and, you know, that other guy!Forget the Super Bowl for a second, we're about to see the Super Bowl of election years!I can't remember an election season with so many televised debates and candidates. The drama,

  • Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide

    Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can kill you and your family. Each year 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, there are more than 20,000 visits to the emergency room and more than 4,000 are hospitalized. We're here to help you keep your family

  • Touched by suicide

    So I thought I knew who was touched by suicide. I thought it was friends and family, co-workers, supervisory chain and those things that I think make sense; but I have learned it can be broader and lasting.I was touched by suicide a few years ago. Not family, not friend, not in the chain of

  • Happy Fourth of July!

    Team,This Independence Day weekend, we celebrate the day our great nation declared independence for the original thirteen colonies and thus the birth of the United States of America.The Declaration of Independence is the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty, an ideal we continue to cherish and

  • Summertime fire safety

    Summer is upon us! This means lots of fun with family and friends. At the Edwards AFB Fire Department we want your summer to be fun, memorable and safe. Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family safe this summer.Barbecue SafetyEnsure that barbecues are kept a safe distance from your house

  • Beat the heat through Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index

    As a safety professional and working here at Edwards AFB in the summer, you are at the mercy of the heat. Because of the heat, I will discuss the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT).  The WBGT combines four thermal components: ambient air temperatures, relative humidity, air velocity and radiant heat.

  • 'Motorcycles are everywhere'

    Have you noticed more motorcyclists on the road lately? Have you looked for motorcyclists while driving? After a multi-vehicle accident with a motorcyclist, what are the first words said to the police officer on-scene?"I didn't see him."According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there

  • Arrive alive!

    I have a confession to make. Please don't judge me. I love Airman Leadership School. I love sitting on the First Sergeants Panel, I love going to the mixer. I love the volleyball game (especially when we win!) and I love the graduations. Fortunately, I have a support group of other Shirts that help

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