Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.17.2024
Training for any new Airmen is essential when they head to their first duty station, but for firefighters – as first responders who will be saving lives – that training is even more vital. Following what is known as the “Rookie Book,” their initial training generally takes up to four months before they can then begin their upgrade training. The Royal Air Force Mildenhall Fire......
Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 09.21.2023
First responders worked hand-in-hand to practice search and rescue and perform essential operations during a natural disaster mass care exercise involving a building collapse due to simulated severe weather conditions at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 21, 2023....
Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 07.24.2023
First responders from the 100th Security Forces Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department attended a two-day Mental Health First Aider course at Royal Air Force Mildenhall June 27 and 28, 2023. The aim of the course was to give them the knowledge and confidence to help assist someone experiencing a mental health breakdown, challenge or crisis. Emergency services are first......
Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 03.25.2021
Three Ministry of Defence firefighters from Royal Air Force Mildenhall had the chance to witness air refueling during an incentive flight on a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft March 3, 2021....
Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 03.18.2021
EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE! Please do not be alarmed – all injuries are simulated and no Airmen were hurt in the making of this scenario! Firefighters played the role of casualties during an active shooter scenario at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 17, 2021. The exercise was one of many throughout the week as a call to action in getting back to basics and testing the base on potential......
Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 04.09.2019
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The RAF Mildenhall Fire Department officially achieved worldwide accreditation status March 14, 2019, making it the first U.S. Air Force fire department in the United Kingdom, second in U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, and only the third within the European Command to gain the accomplishment. Awarded by the Commission on Fire Accreditation......
Story by Karen Abeyasekere | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 05.01.2014
When rescuing people from a fire, trying to save a house or other structure, or even performing live-fire training, firefighter safety is paramount. If their own safety is put in jeopardy, that could lead to risking the lives of others....
