Firefighters feel the heat

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Firefighters from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron utilize teamwork and nozzle techniques to put out a simulated aircraft fire during live fire burn training at an Army base in Southwest Asia, March 18. The training gives the firefighters a realistic experience, allowing them to understand the importance of training, teamwork and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Richardson)

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Firefighters feel the heat

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airman 1st Class Paul Cange, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, adjusts his helmet before live fire burn training at an Army base in Southwest Asia, March 18. Air Force firefighters must complete one daytime and nighttime live fire burn annually including interior and exterior fires. Airman Cange is currently deployed from Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, N.Y. and is originally from Rocky Point, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Richardson)

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Firefighters feel the heat

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Firefighters from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron work together to put out a simulated aircraft fire during live fire burn training at an Army base in Southwest Asia, March 18. The training required the firefighters to put out fires in different areas of the aircraft as well as rescuing two simulated victims that were located inside the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Richardson)

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Firefighters feel the heat

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Firefighters from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron wait to provide back up for fellow firefighters during live fire burn training at an Army base in Southwest Asia, March 18. Teamwork plays a very important role for firefighters; they must depend on each other to not only save the lives of others but themselves as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Richardson)

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Firefighters feel the heat

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- A 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter flushes out an interior aircraft fire while searching for simulated injured passengers during live fire burn training at an Army base in Southwest Asia, March 18. The training allows the firefighters to familiarize themselves with nozzle operations, builds proficiency, morale and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Richardson)

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Firefighters feel the heat!

Published March 20, 2009