Fly Another Day: Firefighters train for aircrew evac

Tech Sgt. Kaleb Draper, a firefighter assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, pulls a simulated casualty from the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle during emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. The scenario involved a pilot who had become incapacitated and lost communication with air traffic control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Firefighters assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron ascend a ladder to the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle during emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. The exercise tested the team’s ability to evacuate an aircrew quickly while accounting for special hazards associated with military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Staff Sgt. Derrick Lawrence, a firefighter assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, discusses response strategies with a teammate during F-15E Strike Eagle emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. The exercise tested the team’s ability to respond to an aircraft mishap quickly and with a cohesive plan in place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Staff Sgt. Keith Ryon, a firefighter assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares a hose during emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. Ryon, and the rest of the 332 CES fire protection flight, are deployed from the Kentucky Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Staff Sgt. Schuler Edge, a crew chief assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, briefs firefighters assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron on the safe operation of systems on the F-15E Strike Eagle prior to emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. Firefighters train to build familiarity with the aircraft based in their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Firefighters assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, respond to a simulated aircraft incident scene during emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. Special hazards associated with military aircraft require firefighters to take extra precautions when working to evacuate casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Tech Sgt. Kaleb Draper, a firefighter assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, assesses a simulated incident scene during emergency egress training February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. Air Force firefighters train constantly for a great number of scenarios, including structure fires, aircraft crashes, and hazardous material mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)

Firefighters assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron participate in an emergency aircraft egress training scenario February 14, 2018 in Southwest Asia. While three firefighters worked to evacuate an incapacitated pilot, their teammates established a safe perimeter and prepared for any possible escalations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)