Dyess Firefighters Association

03/27/2026

The roofs, the roofs, the roofs are over fire!!! The top-heavy trend continues, as our most recent promotee to another SNCO rank, Senior Master Sergeant David Lund!!!

03/27/2026

Congratulations to Fire Captain Garrett Smith on his selection as 7 CES Civilian of the Quarter, Category I!!!!

03/05/2026

Proud of our people!!!

🔥 Dyess Fire & Emergency Services Is Setting the Standard! 🔥

At Dyess Fire & Emergency Services, our culture is built on three simple principles: Pride. Professionalism. Proficiency.

And the results speak for themselves. Our team continues to earn recognition at every level—from squadron to wing to Global Strike Command—because our Airmen and civilian firefighters show up every shift ready to perform.

👏 Promotion Excellence
Congratulations to Master Sergeant Lund on being selected for Senior Master Sergeant. Leadership like this reflects the strength of the entire organization.

🏆 Wing-Level Recognition
• Fire Captain Gafford – Civilian of the Year Category I (Wing Level)
• Deputy Fire Chief Ranard – Civilian of the Year Category III (Wing Level)

🌎 Global Strike Command Recognition
• Fire Lieutenant Williams – Firefighter of the Year, Runner Up
• Fire Captain Stuart – SMSgt. Robert A. McAllister Firefighter Heroism Award
• Assistant Fire Chief Rasmussen – CE Ferguson Award
• Assistant Fire Chief Murillo – Civilian Fire Officer of the Year

🏅 Quarter 4 Standouts
• SRA Whitis – Wing Airman of the Quarter
• Fire Lieutenant Williams – Wing Civilian of the Quarter Category I

From promotions to quarterly awards to command-level recognition, this team continues to demonstrate what happens when Pride drives our identity, Professionalism defines our conduct, and Proficiency fuels our performance.

Proud to serve with this crew every day.

Dyess FES — Pride. Professionalism. Proficiency. 🔥

02/25/2026

Congrats Brother!!!

Please join us in congratulating TSgt Hunter Pryor on being recognized as a Superior Performer by Lt Col White, Commander of the 21st Combat Air Base Squadron, and CMSgt Kara West, Senior Enlisted Leader of the 21st Combat Air Base Squadron.

TSgt Pryor was recognized for his outstanding instruction of Crashed, Damaged & Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) TTPs and TCCC Combat Life Saver training to 40 Security Forces and Fire Department members during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1.

His leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence directly enhanced mission readiness and strengthened our team’s ability to respond when it matters most.

Outstanding work and well deserved recognition! 🇺🇸🔥 💪🏼

02/17/2026

Dyess Fire Department stands with Altus AFB

The Dyess Fire Department mourns the loss of Aaron Wescott, civilian firefighter assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron at Altus Air Force Base.

Aaron’s continued service after his time in uniform reflects the heart of a firefighter—selfless, committed, and dedicated to community. The bond within the fire service is strong, and losses like this are felt far beyond one department.

We extend our deepest condolences to Aaron’s family, loved ones, and the entire Altus AFB Fire Department and 97th CES. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

🖤🔥
Rest easy, Brother. We have the watch.

02/17/2026

The Dyess Firefighters Association sends our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters at the Altus AFB Fire Department after their tragic loss.

Our thoughts, prayers, and spirits are with you.

02/02/2026

Great work! Now Charlie Mike!

2025 by the numbers—and by the mission.

🚨 576 calls answered
❤️ 7 lives saved
📈 Every goal we set—improved

This year wasn’t about headlines. It was about showing up, doing the work, and getting better in every area that matters—training, readiness, teamwork, and service to our community.

Behind every number is a moment where someone needed help and a crew that answered without hesitation.

Proud of this team. Grateful for the trust. Focused on what comes next.

Onward. 💪🔥

01/28/2026

🔥 Space Heater Safety Reminder 🔥

As temperatures drop, space heaters become a common cause of home fires. A few simple precautions can keep you and your family safe:

✅ Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn (curtains, bedding, furniture).
✅ Never leave a space heater unattended, especially while sleeping.
✅ Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet—never into extension cords or power strips.
✅ Use heaters with automatic shut-off and tip-over protection.
✅ Turn heaters off before leaving the room.
❌ Do not use space heaters in bathrooms or near water.

🚒 Remember: The safest space heater is the one used properly. If you need warmth, stay alert and stay safe.

01/21/2026

Some calls stick. Some calls change you. PTSD is real, and it’s not weakness—it’s a job injury. Stay aware of the signs in yourself and those around you, and don’t wait until it’s crushing you to reach out. We take care of our own. Always.

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01/20/2026

01/09/2026

See that beautiful baby boy and his smiling mom in the picture?
When he was born in June of 2025, he wasn’t breathing. He had no pulse.

9-1-1 was activated, and your Dyess Firefighters responded without hesitation. A team of seven firefighters from A-Shift went to work—performing CPR and doing everything they are trained to do. Because of their actions, that little boy was successfully resuscitated.

This job brings us face-to-face with tragedy far more often than we’d like. It’s the reality of the career. It’s the weight of the calling.

But that day wasn’t tragedy.
That day was a miracle.

Today, he’s a perfectly healthy, happy child—and getting to see him stop by the station reminded us why we do this. Moments like these make every hour of training, every drop of sweat, and every heartbeat under the badge worth it.

This is why we serve.
This is why we train.
This is why we never stop answering the call. 🚒❤️