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Staff Sgt. John Huaman, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron engine operator rolls up a fire hose on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 100-foot hand line is broken into 50-foot lengths and is drained and rolled after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Staff Sgt. John Huaman, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron engine operator rolls up a fire hose on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 100-foot hand line is broken into 50-foot lengths and is drained and rolled after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Gear is laid on the concrete while the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Station Airmen pack up on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ECES fire department provides fire and emergency services to protect lives and property from fires, (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Gear is laid on the concrete while the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Station Airmen pack up on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ECES fire department provides fire and emergency services to protect lives and property from fires, (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Station One Airmen put on personal protective equipment on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ECES fire department provides fire and emergency service where they protect lives and properties from fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Station One Airmen put on personal protective equipment on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ECES fire department provides fire and emergency service where they protect lives and properties from fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Tech. Sgt. Eduardo Castro, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron station captain and Airman 1st Class Samuel Olombo, 379th ECES firefighter tests function checks a fire truck on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During the function checks they also inspect and start the truck to ensure the vehicle is ready for use.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Tech. Sgt. Eduardo Castro, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron station captain and Airman 1st Class Samuel Olombo, 379th ECES firefighter tests function checks a fire truck on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During the function checks they also inspect and start the truck to ensure the vehicle is ready for use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Airman 1st Class Samuel Olombo, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter and, Tech. Sgt. Eduardo Castro 379th ECES station captain store their equipment after training on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. In addition to fire and emergency services, the 379th ECES also provide premier fire and emergency services and host robust fire prevention and education program.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Airman 1st Class Samuel Olombo, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter and, Tech. Sgt. Eduardo Castro 379th ECES station captain store their equipment after training on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. In addition to fire and emergency services, the 379th ECES also provide premier fire and emergency services and host robust fire prevention and education program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Al Udeid AB, Qatar -- Staff Sgt. John Huaman, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron engine operator rolls up a fire hose on June 6, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 100-foot hand line is broken into 50-foot lengths and is drained and rolled after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)