Does anyone have any information on the Airborne Rescuemen/Firefighters of the Vietnam War?

SSgt James Hall — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:07:46 -0400

I've only been able to find a little information (ABR 57150, LBR and ACR missions on the Kaman HH43 Huskie). Does anyone know anyone who was an ABR Firefighter? Or, does anyone else have any information?

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Sep 15 at 2020 8:09 PM

SCPO Morris Ramsey — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:09:18 -0400

Following. Should generate some good comments.

Response by Wayne Soares made Sep 16 at 2020 4:59 PM

Wayne Soares — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:59:41 -0400

Thanks for the question brother James

Response by SSgt Donald Morgan made Dec 10 at 2020 7:57 AM

SSgt Donald Morgan — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:57:04 -0500

I served with 4 SSgt's who did duty on HH43. 2 were at Da Nang, do not remember where the other 2 served. we were stationed together at Shaw AFB, 1974-75. Had some interesting stories.

Response by SrA James Hall made Mar 10 at 2021 10:05 PM

SrA James Hall — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:05:06 -0500

It's been a long time with no further information. I appreciate the comments. I was able to discover that the AFSC for Airborne Rescuemen/Firefighters was A571XX as opposed to just the 571XX. The program ran from approximately 1964 and was deactivated in 1973, with the final units deactivating in 1975.