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Oct. 23, 2024
Laughlin Firefighters Tackle Aircraft Burn Simulation

Training plays a large part in the life of 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters. Whether it's in the classroom studying tactics, preparing equipment, or visiting the simulators to train against actual fire, the experience gained in practice helps save lives in real-world emergencies.
Oct. 4, 2024
Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief, (left) and U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th Mission Support Group commander, give their remarks at the annual Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention
May 23, 2024
Joint partner spotlight: Fire training through the eyes of Master Gunnery Sgt. Terrail Dickerson

There are few individuals in the DoD who recall what firefighting training was like before joint training began at Goodfellow, but one individual who does is Master Gunnery Sgt. Terrail Dickerson, the senior enlisted advisor for Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow Air Force Base Fire Company.
March 22, 2024
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 13, 2023
GAFB FD hosts Fire Prevention Week 2023

The Goodfellow Fire Department packs National Fire Week full of activities to educate children and adults on fire safety.
Aug. 4, 2023
Columbus | Spartans Rising

Black Flag heat conditions, low visibility and breaks in communication were just a few challenges six 14th Civil Engineering squadron Spartan Firefighters overcame to complete their Hazardous Material Technician certifications at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi July 27, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Goodfellow | Embracing Identity and Service

In May of 2018, trainees Shatora Dunkin and Telisa Moye met during Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland. Now, Staff Sgt. Dunkin and her wife, Moye-Dunkin have relocated to Goodfellow where Dunkin, recently, began instructing at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire
June 12, 2023
Goodfellow | Honorary commanders 17th MDG & 312th TRS immersion

The 17th Training Wing honorary commanders visited Goodfellow on June 8.
March 17, 2023
Goodfellow |17th TRW hosts annual DoD Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service

The 17th Training Wing honored firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and were memorialized at the annual Department of Defense Fallen Firefighter Memorial, March 17.
Oct. 19, 2022
Goodfellow | Female Firefighter Fosters Future Force: Tech. Sgt. Adrianna Hopkins

Women make up roughly 20% of the U.S. Air Force. Numbers get significantly smaller within the fire protection career field. Tech. Sgt. Adrianna Hopkins is the only Air Force female firefighter instructor at the 312th Training Squadron.