Fire Training at Goodfellow Air Force Base

Goodfellow Air Force Base: Home of the 17th Training Wing. Thousands of men and women go through Goodfellow's fire training every year as part of their development to become "Fire Protection Professionals for America and Her Allies".
I started my day at 4:45 am with those trainee's to see what an average day looks like for them.

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

Most badass cadet fire academy in the the world.

[@DHunter_47]

John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@nonyabiz9487]

I went through this course many years ago... It aint easy! Lots of our guys washed out! Mostly for medical problems they didnt know existed before cuz this school pushes you to the limit of human endurance.

[@jco5254]

Yup

[@timothyrodriguez3831]

I leave nov 7th for fire protection and I'm so excited!

[@5point0h67]

Timothy Rodriguez you'll love it

[@isheetmadraws]

Timothy Rodriguez update?

[@sleeping7003]

How did it go? Any new update ? (2021)

[@legacy3049]

how’d it go bro?

[@s.t.jensen198]

A lot of good memories at Goodfellow!

[@LIPT2287]

I ship June 25th and this is the job I signed for. Can't wait!

[@JuanFlores-xs3pi]

Leo Perez how long did you wait for the job to open up? Also what’d you get on your asvab ? I’m a senior in high school and want to do either security forces or fire protection right when I get out of high school.

[@mjisurdad]

@@JuanFlores-xs3pi i put it 8 on my list and i left 2 months after getting it. went to meps October shipped feb

[@jaketripaldi9799]

just graduated,home for recruiters assistance now, fire protection is awesome,tech school was great

[@5point0h67]

jake Tripod it was awesome I miss it

[@KP415TL3]

Can you wait until this job is available

[@jco5254]

I miss it so bad

[@14stang84]

I have tech school in August can't wait!

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

hopefully it went smooth for ya. 06 alumni here

[@matthewhallgren2442]

14Stang how was it

[@jco5254]

Was there in 2011 miss San Angelo great town

[@Prometheus-ns6cm]

I just got here a month ago. I’m 4 days into fundamentals. Looking for tips. I’m exited to be here, but also nervous. About search, about the tunnel, all that. No reason for me to be worried I got this shit. But here I am lol

[@brianbaez6044]

How did it go man ? How was the tunnel

[@Prometheus-ns6cm]

@@brianbaez6044 made it though. It was a grind but no regrets.

[@brianbaez6044]

Nice man , was the tube easier than you thought ? how long was it

[@Prometheus-ns6cm]

@@brianbaez6044 it was easy. I mean it was tight. But it was like 20-25 feet. Not bad at all. Honestly looking back at everything kinda makes me realize how much I’ve grown. I’m an actual fire fighter now haha we saved a kid and an old lady just yesterday. All this stuff I was worried about before was just me building it up in my head. Whole thing was a challenge, I was burnt out in tech school, but it’s achievable and once your through your through.

[@brianbaez6044]

Good to hear man that’s dope , I’m looking forward to joining anyway I can reach out to you and ask a couple questions aside from here ? If that’s cool with you

[@grio742]

Excellent informative

[@owensweetland342]

The Army shoots ya. The Air Force Chanutes ya! That's we said. LOL! Fire Protection School was cool in the late '70s.

[@jameshabovick8949]

Went threw chanute in 1980, fun times

[@bfdmod]

March 21st, here I come!

[@sleeping7003]

Life before Covid ! 🥲

[@stinky_0]

Nowadays, you will be pushed through.

[@JOReview]

whats goodfellow afb like? san angelo? you guys like it there outside of work? good video btw!

[@chemikalfluffy]

dont drink the water

[@donnie7013]

don’t drink the water

[@growingnoggin8894]

How long is this course? Also, what is there to do on down times around San Angelo? I'm prior service so i'm not sure how things will be.

[@mjisurdad]

68 class days M-f so it's about 3 months. dont drink the water at goodfellow

[@ianpcon3630]

​@@mjisurdadlol so true something had to have died in the water supply

[@keleighiorek99]

Are there many women in this field? Im considering going into fire protection for air guard and the only training videos I've seen have all just been men

[@duransstash9800]

Search in KZbin for “Kira K Phillips”

[@ryandan646]

There are a few. I’m currently here in the 2nd block which is fundamentals. As of so far I’ve seen two female instructors both from the navy, but no Air Force I believe. There are a good amount of females in training however I’ll be candid most fail in fundamentals due to the physical demands. If you do wish to go fire protection I do highly suggest you come prepared, it’s a shame too as many of them push to pass but don’t meet the requirements in the end. I love it, the training is extremely demanding but the instructors are very caring and want us to pass. But in short there are a few females (in all branches here USMC, army, Air Force, and some navy), just come prepared physically and mentally if you want to pass.

[@ianpcon3630]

There's a few but the main thing I see is female students getting washed out from the physical stuff. If you can make it past dummy drags in fundamentals you should be able to get through 👍

[@jacoblong3541]

What’s the officer side of this

[@patrickmac9403]

There is no officers in fire protection.

[@gradybroussard1201]

Patrick Mac false, Im going through the fire academy and I have a 1st lieutenant in my class

[@patrickmac9403]

@@gradybroussard1201 Speaking from the AirForce side of things there are no officers in fire protection other branches maybe but o haven’t seen any when I went through.

[@gradybroussard1201]

@@patrickmac9403 I had a el Salvadoran first Lieutenant in my class

[@nonyabiz9487]

Super rare... I never knew any officers that went through the DOD Fire Academy. All of our officers were WOs that were prior enlisted that either graduated through the Fire Academy or were taken from other job fields to become our COs. My CO wasnt even a fire fighter she was an aircraft recovery specialist with zero fire fighting experience.

[@DHunter_47]

John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@WestSideGangsta]

How hot ?