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WPAFB fire chief looks back on 27-year career upon retirement
Jacob King, WPAFB fire chief, addresses the audience during his retirement ceremony April 28, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The WPAFB Fire Department celebrated as King retired after a 27-year civil service career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darrius Parker)
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Jacob King, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 25, 2022, for Fire Station 2 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. King told the gathering the new firehouse will allow firefighters to respond more efficiently and effectively to aircraft and structural fires, as well as medical emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Maj. Nathan Thomsen (left), 788th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, presents the Air Force Civilian Achievement Award to Fire Emergency Services Flight Assistant Chief Larry Osterhage on Oct. 25, 2022, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Station 2 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Osterhage oversaw construction of the new facility, which upgrades the living and working environments for firefighters and shortens emergency response times on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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(From left) Maj. Nathan Thomsen, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron commander; Jacob King, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base fire chief; Army Col. Eric Crispino, Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District commander; and Rachel Butt , Butt Construction Company vice president; cut the ceremonial ribbon Oct. 25, 2022, on the new Fire Station 2 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The $7.7 million building updates the Fire Department’s facilities in the west-ramp area of the base and provides direct fire engine access to the flightline . (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Amir Mott, 88th Civil Engineer Group deputy director, along with firefighters and other leaders, take part in a ceremonial “pushback” of a firetruck into the new Fire Station 2 at the end of a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 25, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The pushback is a holdover from the days of horse-drawn pumpers and are done on special occasions—such as the opening of a new firehouse. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
District fire chief retires after 37 years of service
James Snyder, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron district fire chief, retires with 37 years of combined military and civil service, Oct. 29, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Snyder began working in the boiler plants of Wright-Patt as an enlisted Airman, before becoming a civilian in the plants, then transferring to the fire department where he excelled and rose through the ranks prior to his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Two trucks sit with their doors open to allow for quick access in case of emergency inside Fire station 1 located in Area A of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, which is one of three stations ready to respond whenever the call for help occurs. The stations are strategically located around the base to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
A fully outfitted gym is available for firefighters use inside Station 1 to ensure they are physically ready to respond when a call for help comes in at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base fire department has three stations strategically located around the base to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Firefighters take a moment to watch a movie during their evening downtime inside station 1, June 23, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base fire department has three stations strategically located around the base to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Firefighters return to their truck after responding to a call for medical help in base housing, June 23, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base has three stations strategically located to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
A firefighter responds to a medical call for help, June 23, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base has three stations strategically located to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
A firefighter returns to his truck after responding to a call for medical help in base housing, June 23, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base has three stations strategically located to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Firefighters return to their truck after responding to a call for medical help in base housing, June 23, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base has three stations strategically located to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
A nearly full moon lights up the sky over a building at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 23, 2021. The base has three fire stations strategically located to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Bunker gear sits staged just outside the bays of Fire Station 1 for a sunset photo, June 23, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The base has three stations strategically located to ensure a response time of 5 minutes or less when the call comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Zack Thorpe, a firefighter with the 788th Civil Engineer Fire Department, prepares dinner for Station 1, June 23, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The fire department is on call 24/7 all year and capable of responding anywhere on base within 5 minutes when a call for help comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Firefighters with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department sit down for dinner inside Station 1, June 23, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The fire department is on call 24/7 all year and capable of responding anywhere on base within 5 minutes when a call for help comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Marian Nevin, 788th Civil Engineer Fire Department dispatcher, works at her station inside the control and dispatch room of Station 1, June 23, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The fire department is on call 24/7 all year and capable of responding anywhere on base within 5 minutes when a call for help comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Bunker gear sits staged next to two fire trucks belonging to the 788th Civil Engineer Fire Department inside the bays at Station 1, June 23, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The fire department is on call 24/7 all year and capable of responding anywhere on base within 5 minutes when a call for help comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)
WRIGHT-PATT AFTER DARK: Fire Department stands ready 24/7 to render aid
Bunker gear sits staged next to a fire truck belonging to the 788th Civil Engineer Fire Department inside the bays at Station 1, June 23, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The fire department is on call 24/7 all year and capable of responding anywhere on base within 5 minutes when a call for help comes in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)