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Jan. 19, 2021
Edwards Fire and Emergency Services welcomes new truck with “push in” ceremony

812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire & Emergency Services (FES) Flight received a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle — a 2020 Oshkosh Striker UHP P-19 with 4X4 capability, recently. The truck was officially welcomed to the fleet during a “push in” ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base,
Dec. 14, 2020
The AFMC We Need: PMEL receives flooring repair

A floor repair project recently wrapped up at the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The repair project was identified as mission need and was funded by the Air Force Materiel Command’s “AFMC We Need” initiative.
Dec. 10, 2020
AF environmental study greenlights Edwards solar project

A project to develop what could be one of the largest solar photovoltaic arrays in the country -- and the largest solar project ever for the Department of Defense at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. -- is moving forward after clearing a required environmental impact study. The Air Force signed a
Dec. 9, 2020
Edwards Fire and Emergency Services receives new airfield fire station

The Edwards Fire and Emergency Services officially unveiled their airfield fire station during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 8.
Nov. 3, 2020
Edwards Environmental Management, San Diego Zoo release 116 tortoises

The base Environmental Management section, in partnership with San Diego Zoo Global, successfully released 116 juvenile tortoises on Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently.
Sept. 2, 2020
Edwards commissary and base exchange parking lots to undergo repairs

The 412th Civil Engineer Group announces major repairs to take place at the commissary and base exchange parking lots on Edwards Air Force Base, California, beginning Sept. 21.
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
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.