Oct. 17, 2022 Fire Prevention Week aimed at safeguarding community WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held its Fire Prevention Week kickoff event Sept. 30, at the Wright Care Child Development Center in the Prairies housing area.This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”Different activities and
Oct. 17, 2022 Altus AFB Fire Prevention Week: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” Firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron help increase fire safety awareness by training during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 11-14, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Oct. 14, 2022 GFAFB hosts ‘YETI,’ prepares for ND winter It’s a common experience for airmen arriving for duty at Grand Forks Air Force Base to be welcomed with stories of winters past. But those stories alone are not enough to fully prepare airmen, especially those who have never lived in a winter climate, for what’s in store.
Oct. 13, 2022 Five-Step Risk Management Process and Innovation Mindset Drives Rising Stars of Safety. On August 28, the National Safety Council recognized 39 women and men from 31 states and eight countries, making this year’s class of Rising Stars NSC’s most diverse yet. When it comes to true safety leaders, the 2022 NSC Rising Stars are second to none and include Master Sgt. Dylan Gaissert,
Oct. 13, 2022 Take the load off: Exoskeleton to enhance safety, retention for aerial porters, others Aerial porters are responsible for the management and movement of passengers and cargo transported through airlift. And the cargo these aerial porter teams load and unload can range from large pallets of equipment, gear and food to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Oct. 12, 2022 307th Bomb Wing Airman's invention saves backs, fingers, money, and time An invention by a 307th Bomb Wing Reserve Citizen Airman is increasing safety and saving money when loading pylons on the B-52 Stratofortress.
Oct. 11, 2022 167th Airlift Wing Airmen build raptor traps to minimize damages and enhance safety MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Air Force bases frequently see bird strikes and other wildlife related damages to aircraft. Large birds can also create safety of flight concerns. The United States Department of Agriculture actively works with these bases, including the 167th Airlift Wing, to help mitigate
Oct. 5, 2022 BASH; protecting Tyndall's jets The BASH program at Tyndall is designed to protect aircraft from wildlife hazards in the airfield. The USDA hosts two people whose primary responsibilities are to manage the program.
Sept. 30, 2022 Defending the Human Weapon System with off-duty risk management Ever have that feeling when the workday is almost over, and your mind drifts off to that recreational activity coming up? Learn to protect the Human Weapons System off-duty during this campaign focus October 8 through November 27.
Sept. 29, 2022 Malmstrom assesses wildlife hazards The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron environmental section is currently conducting a year-long wildlife hazard assessment, which is a survey of potential wildlife hazards on base that could affect the flying mission at Malmstrom, which could include deer, small mammals such as foxes and coyotes, or the