USAG Italy Fire & Emergency Services

23/02/2026

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: WE'RE MOVING! 📢
The USAG Italy Fire and Emergency Services team wants to extend a huge thank you for your continued support on our page!
As part of a new HQDA streamlining process, starting March 1st, we will be sharing our important safety updates, emergency notifications, and community information directly on the official USAG Italy garrison social media accounts. This page will be deactivated soon.
To ensure you don't miss any of our future content, please make sure to like, subscribe, and follow the official USAG Italy accounts listed below! 👇
• The Garrison Outlook: www.army.mil/italy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VMCItaly
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usag_italy
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/usagitaly
Thank you for being a valued member of our community. Your safety is our top priority, and we look forward to continuing to serve you on the official garrison channels! 🚒

This is the official source for news and information for U.S. Army Garrison Italy. TGO=The Garrison Outlook

21/01/2026

🚒 Fire Professional of the Quarter: Battalion Chief Simone Ali🔥

We are proud to recognize Battalion Chief Simone Ali as our Fire Professional of the Quarter!
Battalion Chief Ali’s dedication to the training of USAG Italy Firefighters has significantly enhanced the readiness and overall safety of the Garrison population. His dedication to training our newest firefighters demonstrated his unwavering commitment to excellence. Mr. Ali's initiative and dedication have been instrumental in improving operational effectiveness and fostering inclusivity. His leadership and expertise continue to make a lasting impact on our team and the community we serve. Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Ali on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

10/01/2026

VICENZA, Italy – Installation Management Command-Europe recognized the U.S. Army Garrison Italy Fire Department as the best Medium Fire Department of th...

15/12/2025

USAG-Italy Fire & Emergency Services is proud to recognize Battalion Chief Matthew Dambacher, who was awarded the Civilian Service Commendation Medal in honor of his outstanding hard work, professionalism, and unwavering dedication in support of US Army Italy.

This prestigious award was presented by Fire Chief Adam Montoya and Directorate of Emergency Services Director, LTC Jonathan Kuhn, in recognition of Battalion Chief Dambacher’s sustained commitment to excellence, leadership, and service to our Soldiers, Families, and the USAG-Italy community.

Thank you, Battalion Chief Dambacher, for your exceptional contributions and continued dedication to the mission. Your service exemplifies the very best of USAG-Italy Fire & Emergency Services. 👏🚒

06/12/2025

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

🚨 Training Excellence in Action!🚨
This week, USAG Italy Fire & Emergency Services Captain Hickman has been conducting an Incident Command System (ICS) 300/400 course! 👨‍🏫🔥
ICS-300/400 provides an in-depth focus on the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS), equipping participants with the tools, practices, and procedures to effectively manage emergency incidents or planned local events. This training ensures expedient recovery from incidents and pre-planned coverage during large gathering events.
This 40-hour course is a mandatory requirement for F&ES Battalion Chiefs and above, and is highly recommended for senior emergency responders. We are proud to have three Directorate of Emergency Services members participating in the course along with five F&ES members!
👏 Congratulations to all attendees, and a big shout-out to Captain Hickman for his dedication and efforts in delivering this critical certification training!

24/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Annual Award Winners!🎉
USAG Italy Fire & Emergency Services is proud to announce this year’s Annual Award Winners! 🚒🏆
These outstanding fire professionals were nominated by their supervisors and selected by a panel of our chief officers after a highly competitive process. This year, we submitted nominees in six different categories, and we are confident they will represent our department exceptionally well at the IMCOM-Europe level.
Their dedication, skill, and commitment to protecting our communities truly set them apart, and this recognition highlights the incredible work our department does every single day.
Please join us in congratulating our award winners and wishing them success in their categories at the IMCOM-Europe level! 🙌

21/11/2025

It was an honor and a privilege for USAG Italy Fire & Emergency Services to take part in this amazing event! 🚒💪
We are proud to inspire and engage with the next generation of leaders while supporting our community. Thank you to the Cub Scouts and everyone involved for making this event so special

30/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Fire Safety Tips!🎃
As you take out your little goblins and ghouls this Halloween, remember to keep safety a priority! 🦇👻
Here are some spook-tacular tips to ensure a safe and fun night:
🔥 Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jack-o-lanterns instead of real flames.
🔥 Choose costumes that avoid long, trailing fabric to prevent fire hazards.
🔥 Teach kids to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles.
🔥 Keep dried decorations like cornstalks and crepe paper away from heat sources like lightbulbs and heaters.
🔥 Ensure exits are clear of decorations to avoid blocking escape routes, and check that all smoke alarms are working.
Let’s make this Halloween safe for everyone! Share these tips with your friends and family. 🎃
For more safety information, visit www.sparky.org. Stay safe and have a frightfully fun Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🦇

28/10/2025

🎃 Be Halloween Safe!🎃

Halloween is a fun and spooky time for kids, but safety should always come first! 🦇👻

Check out these Halloween Fire Safety Tipsto keep your little monsters safe while trick-or-treating:

🔥 Choose costumes that are short and avoid long, trailing fabric.

🔥 Use flashlights or glow sticks for lighting instead of candles.

🔥 Keep decorations like dried flowers and cornstalks away from open flames.

🔥 Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jack-o-lanterns.

🔥 Ensure all smoke alarms in your home are working.

🔥 Teach kids to stay away from open flames and practice "Stop, Drop, and Roll."

Did you know? Decorations are the first thing to ignite in over 800 reported home fireseach year! Nearly one-third of these fires are started by candles. 🕯️

Let’s make this Halloween safe and fun for everyone! Share these tips with your friends and family. 🎃

For more safety information, visit www.nfpa.org/educationor contact:

📞 Emergency Dial: On Post 0444-71-5112 | Off Post: 112

Stay safe and have a spook-tacular Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🦇

23/10/2025

Our DMC crews were out breaking a sweat and pulling hose! Sharpening skills and boosting teamwork, our UC-5 Captains also honed their leadership prowess guiding their crews.