642nd Combat Support Equipment Company
In a theater of operations the 95th FFD's mission includes command and control of fire suppression, fire prevention, and limited fire extinguisher maintenance. In garrison it supports the post fire-fighting mission by working in concert with the Fort Drum Fire Department.
In July 1999, the 95th, 520th, and 597th FFDs prepared for deployment to Kosovo with the Hurricane Lane Training. Since the firefighters had very little notice for their deployment, HHC pulled together rapidly to form a deployment plan and create a realistic training lane to prepare the firefighters for a real- world mission. The lane consisted of several scenarios including minestrike drills, civilians on the battlefield, and unexploded ordinance (UXO). The lanes tested the soldiers' reactions to the scenarios and helped them to think about what to do if they experienced the situations. The 95th FFD deployed before the month was over. The firefighters were one of the first American units to move into the war-torn region. Not only did they provide fire protection for the American units at Camp Monteith, but they also helped the Kosovars to reestablish their own fire fighters most of which had been destroyed in the fighting and bombing.
