Hell fighters: ready, aim, fire

Firefighters of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department use a high-pressured tank during a safety brief in preparation for Fire Prevention Week at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Firefighters support Operation Inherent Resolve with education in alarm center operations; care, use and servicing of portable fire extinguishers; preventive and operator maintenance on firefighting apparatus and equipment; and the principles of fire inspections and investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

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Hell fighters: ready, aim, fire

Firefighters of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron receive a safety brief at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Prior to a controlled burn, firefighters discussed the simulated scenario, a candle catching fire on furniture, as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

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Hell fighters: ready, aim, fire

A barrel filled with debris burns at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, 30 Sep, 2015. Members of the 386th Expeditionary Force Protection Squadron participated in controlled burn training offered by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department in preparation for Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Richard Vargas/Released)

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Firefighters of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conduct a controlled burn demonstration for members of the 386th Force Protection Squadron in preparation for Fire Prevention Week at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. The fire training facility provides realistic training with controlled flames emanating from specific areas of the building to increase readiness of base firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

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Members of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conducted a controlled burn in preparation for Fire Prevention Week at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the smoke alarm is not maintained properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Earnhardt, 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department search and rescue driver operator, performs a safety check in preparation for Fire Prevention Week at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Fire protection specialists are knowledgeable in the principles and operations of fighting building, aircraft, hazardous materials, wild land and miscellaneous fires, which aids in the elimination of the global threats imposed in the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

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Firefighters of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department have gear standing by in preparation for Fire Prevention Week at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Every dorm and tent should have a smoke detector installed, testing the device once a month and changing the batteries every six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

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Hell fighters: ready, aim, fire

Published Oct. 4, 2015
By Air Force Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

Southwest Asia -- Firefighters of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department use a high-pressured tank during a safety brief in preparation for Fire Prevention Week at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Firefighters support Operation Inherent Resolve with education in alarm center operations; care, use and servicing of portable fire extinguishers; preventive and operator maintenance on firefighting apparatus and equipment; and the principles of fire inspections and investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)