JBSA Fire & Emergency Services

29/05/2026

🚨🚒Mutual Aid Response🚒🚨

Today Fire Station 2 responded Mutual Aid with Bexar County District 5 Fire Department for a residential structure fire. Tender 43 was assigned to water source operations. Tender 43 served as the primary water source for this response.

CREW:
Captain Andrew Sanchez
Firefighter George G. Hall

Bexar County 2 Fire Department

29/05/2026

Developing fire service leaders who make a real impact starts with investing in the people who shape our training programs.

We’re excited to host the MAD Training Officer Academy, a four‑day, academy‑style course designed for current and future Training Officers who want to build more effective, compliant, and readiness‑focused training programs.

Participants will learn to:

- Assess department training needs and define the Training Officer mission
- Design outcome‑based training
- Build evaluation tools that strengthen skill retention and consistency
- Apply standards, compliance, and readiness‑based program management
- Improve training culture across their organization

Modern fire departments need training officers who are better, faster, safer, and smarter — and this academy is built to develop exactly that.

📅 29 June – 02 July 2026
📍 JBSA
📝 Self‑nominate through the Training Catalog

Other DoD departments or mutual‑aid partners interested in attending may reach out directly to:
📧 [email protected]

28/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Kevin Little on his promotion to GS-7 Driver Operator!

Kevin is known for his hard work, motivation, and willingness to always step up when the job needs to get done. His professionalism, positive attitude, and commitment to the mission make him a valued member of our department and team.

Congratulations, Kevin. Well deserved and well earned.

22/05/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Blake Sibley on his recent promotion to GS-7 Driver Operator.

Blake’s work ethic, attitude, and willingness to help others have already made a strong impact across the department.

Congratulations, Blake. Well deserved.

21/05/2026

Over the last two weeks, several of our JBSA Fire Department professionals crushed the Blue Card Train‑the‑Trainer and Blue Card ARFF Train‑the‑Trainer programs — an elite accomplishment that elevates our command capability across the entire installation. These members stepped up, put in the work, and are now fully certified to deliver top‑tier incident‑command training right here at JBSA.

And the momentum keeps building.

Our newly certified instructors are now preparing to stand up a JBSA Command Training Center, where they’ll run department personnel through advanced Blue Card simulations and conduct final evaluations. This center won’t just sharpen our internal command performance — it will also streamline mutual‑aid operations with our partner agencies who utilize the same Blue Card system, ensuring smoother, safer, and more coordinated responses during joint incidents.

This milestone strengthens our mission, our teamwork, and our ability to protect the JBSA community with excellence.

21/05/2026

Great job Leaders!!! Job well done

Today we wrap up the Blue Card ARFF Train-the-Trainer at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

This week, leaders responsible for protecting our nation’s military infrastructure, aircraft operations, and personnel worked through Blue Card command principles specifically adapted for the ARFF environment. Through simulations, command performance, and strategic decision-making exercises, students strengthened the systems needed to manage high-risk, high-consequence incidents safely and effectively.

Interested in bringing Blue Card to your ARFF operation? Join us for the next Blue Card ARFF Instructor Class Aug. 25–27 at the Alan V. Brunacini Command Training Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more here: https://bluecardtraining.com/events.aspx

18/05/2026

This EMS Week, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our incredible EMS partners — Wilford Hall EMS, SAFD, and Schertz EMS.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to serving our community every day. Your teamwork, compassion, and rapid response make a difference in countless lives, and we are proud to work alongside each of you.

We appreciate all that you do to provide exceptional patient care and support. Happy EMS Week! 🚑💙

San Antonio Fire Department
Schertz Fire Department
59th Medical Wing

17/05/2026

📢 Public Notice: Aviation Training Exercise

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Texas A&M Task Force 1 and partner agencies will conduct a large-scale aviation search and rescue exercise (SAREX) in San Antonio and surrounding areas as part of Flood Awareness Week.

🚁 Expect increased helicopter and aircraft activity, including low-flying aircraft, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.—with the highest activity on May 20.

📍 Training locations include: Martindale Army Heliport, Stinson Municipal Airport, Padre Park, Camp Bullis, Medina Lake, Calaveras Lake, and Canyon Lake.

This exercise helps improve coordination for hurricane and disaster response. Thank you for your awareness and support!

16/05/2026

Today, members of Joint Base San Antonio Fire & Emergency Services were proud to participate in the Live Oak Armed Forces Day Parade alongside our military partners and community members.

Events like this are a reminder that service extends beyond emergency response. It’s about connection, representation, and honoring those who serve our nation every day.

Thank you to the City of Live Oak and everyone who came out to support Armed Forces Day.

🌟💫🎉👏💪👍

14/05/2026

JBSA Fire & Emergency Services is proud to host the Blue Card & B Shifter Train-the-Trainer program as we continue investing in command readiness, leadership development, and standardized incident command practices.

During this week, Chief Officers and Captains have been strengthening their instructional methodology, simulations, and strategic decision-making to help bring consistent command performance back to the department and their crews.

Let's go team!!!

Training matters!
Leadership matters!
Readiness matters!

Assistant Chief Mark Born
District Chief SaMario Davis
District Chief Austin Walker
District Chief Mathie
District Chief Fabela
Captain Andrew Sanchez
Captain Pastrano
Captain Nik Quintana