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U.S. Air Force firefighters train with military and civillian counterparts

A 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and Baghdad International Airport firefighters prepare to enter a building during live burn training, Aug. 9, 2010, at BIAP, Iraq. Firefighters from the 447th ECES, BIAP and Iraqi air force, frequently train in structural firefighting, to improve their skills. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

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Photo Essay: USAF firefighters train with Iraqi counterparts

Published Aug. 11, 2010
By Senior Airman Perry Aston
Air Component Coordination Element-Iraq Public Affairs

SATHER AIRBASE, Iraq -- Firefighters from the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Baghdad International Airport, and Iraqi air force, train in structural and aircraft firefighting, throughout the BIAP area, firefighters must continue to train to stay proficient in saving lives and property.

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U.S. Air Force firefighters train with military and civillian counterparts