US Coast Guard engages with CNMI, Guam agencies to enhance inter-agency cooperation

U.S. Coast Guard members from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam participated in a comprehensive subject matter expert exchange with multiple agencies in Saipan from April 8-12, 2024, to enhance inter-agency cooperation and proficiency in maritime operations. During this pivotal event, Chief Petty Officer Richard Hofschneider of the Forces Micronesia Ready for Operations department, Chief Petty Officer Robert Cook, Petty Officer 1st Class Juan Taijeron, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Darren Apiag, also a Coast Guard reservist from Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor in Guam, met with representatives from CNMI Department of Fire and Emergency Management Services and CNMI Department of Fish and Wildlife. This collaborative effort also included representatives from the Guam Department of Agriculture, which contributed two officers to the exchange, highlighting the program’s inclusive and comprehensive approach.
Saipan Tribune

Two new engines will be assigned to Yona and Dededo fire stations

It's an exciting time for the Guam Fire Department as they have picked up two new engines. Acting Fire Chief Joey San Nicolas said they arrived Monday and the registration and proper paperwork has been completed and can be issued out to the field. “For the purpose of training, equipment familiarity, and so forth, to get these units out to the stations equipped, so personnel can't get to know the truck and utilize it and understand its capabilities,” said San Nicolas. And the engine trucks are coming at critical times. San Nicolas added, “Operations are challenging. Especially during this time--it's dry season. Our fire trucks are working very hard. And they go through a lot throughout the days, constant maintenance, issues pop up and it definitely is a challenge to keep them operational.”
KUAM News