Firefighters train to survive

Firefighters with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron used real-world chlorine kits for their hazardous material technician training. Every tool in chlorine kits has a specific purpose and it is up to the technician to decide how to use them during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding)

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Firefighters train to survive

Tech. Sgt. Adam May demonstrates how to remove your pack after you have entered the water during Marine combat water survival training. Members of the fire department participated in this training to receive a combat water survival certification. Sergeant May is a firefighter deployed with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding)

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Photo essay: Deployed 386th firefighters train to survive

Published May 8, 2011

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Deployed firefighters with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in Southwest Asia participate in level 3 Marine combat water survival training and also accomplish hazardous material technician training.

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Firefighters train to survive

Firefighters train to survive