• Wright-Patt to conduct controlled burns on March 2

    Controlled burns are scheduled to take place in several locations on Area A, on March 2, 2025.Controlled burns are beneficial for new vegetation and help reduce the spread of invasive species.The burns will occur between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.While the burns are in progress, those near the

  • Fire prevention community event set for Sept. 29

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department is holding its annual Fire Prevention Week kick-off Sept. 29 from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Wright Field South Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The event serves as an

  • Base fire department breaks the ice on rescue operations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The problem with ice is it can break. If it does, and a person falls through, even a good swimmer could be in a lot of trouble.It doesn’t take long for hypothermia to show up if submerged in freezing water. Symptoms can include confusion, fumbling hands,