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Sept. 17, 2024
RAF Mildenhall Fire Dept 'Rookie Academy' slashes training program from 4 months to 3 weeks

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
Sept. 25, 2023
100th ARW firefighters, defenders work together on natural disaster mass care exercise

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.
July 21, 2023
Mental Health First Aider course provides first responders tools to give vital help to those in need

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

RAF Mildenhall Fire Dept 'Rookie Academy' slashes training program from 4 months to 3 weeks