DLA News Archive

Tag: Firefighter

Two people lay hoses across dry landscape with fires and smoke in the distance.

Aug. 27, 2020

Call center agents, warehouse workers rush equipment orders for firefighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Call center agents and warehouse workers at the Defense Logistics Agency are working 24/7 to connect firefighters with emergency supplies needed to put out wildfires sprawling across millions of acres in California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana and other states.

March 27, 2020

San Joaquin’s Ybarra named South San Joaquin County Firefighter of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Firefighter Capt. Gilbert Ybarra from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California received the top honor at a community recognition dinner Feb. 29.

Cross stands with flag at his retirement ceremony

March 6, 2019

DLA assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Robert Cross, assistant fire chief, Security and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired after 32 years

Assistant Fire Chief Fuller receives plaque at his retirement ceremony

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Tony Fuller, assistant fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired from service and was honored in a ceremony Nov. 30 at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 5, 2018

Prevent fire at home with three steps: look, listen, learn

The week of Oct. 7 is Fire Prevention Week, which aims to educate people on three basic but essential steps to reduce the likelihood of fire –– and how to escape safely in the event of one.

Firefighter and EMT rolls out water hoses during a routine pressure testing

June 8, 2018

The pressure is on during hose testing at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Firefighter and EMT Dustin Buckley rolls out water hoses during routine pressure testing June 4 at DSCC. Each year, all hoses and attachments are tested to ensure they meet federal codes and guidelines.

DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic speaks at the dedication of the Police and Fire Memorial at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Aug. 11, 2017

Memorial dedication honors first responders at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Officials at Defense Supply Center Columbus unveiled a new memorial that honors federal police, fire and emergency services personnel who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, Fire and Emergency Services employee Jamie MacFarlane has served as a fire fighter and hazardous material and emergency medical technician for five years in Richmond. MacFarlane enjoys being in public service because he wants to help people and make a difference in his community.

May 18, 2017

National EMS Week Spotlight: Jamie MacFarlane

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, Fire and Emergency Services employee Jamie MacFarlane has served as a firefighter and hazardous material and emergency medical technician for five years in Richmond. MacFarlane enjoys being in public service because he wants to help people and make a difference in his community

On the left is a photo of the old Army vet provided by DLA Disposition Services as it waits transformation. On the right is the same M-915 after its total makeover by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources into a 3,500 gallon tanker truck.

Feb. 2, 2016

What DLA Disposition Services Really Does

Lansing, Michigan — A cargo truck once used by the military finds new life as a firefighting vehicle for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources thanks to the mission of DLA Disposition Services.

The Defense Logistics Agency is supporting firefighting efforts by providing equipment ranging from fire hoses and protective clothing to tools and batteries to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Protection Program.

Oct. 6, 2015

DLA supplies critical gear to firefighters battling historic wildfire season

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — As thousands of families from Alaska to California evacuated their homes to escape fast-moving wildfires this summer, several Defense Logistics Agency activities rushed to provide direly needed firefighting equipment.