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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Firefighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Training on aircraft disasters is held every week in the 52nd CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Firefighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron gather after an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. This type of training is held on a routine basis to ensure fire technicians are prepared for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Reyna, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Austin, Texas, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft inside a hardened aircraft shelter during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Reyna will simulate being a pilot trapped in the cockpit during the training to test the firefighters on rescue procedures and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Prokowich, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Clermont, Fla., runs a fire hose during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Firefighters learn to move quickly and efficiently so they can react to dangerous situations without fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua McGath, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Stewart, Fla., opens the doors of a hardened aircraft shelter during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. In addition to learning to feel doors for heat, firefighters must also understand the need to wait until a fire hose is positioned near the entrance of a structure prior to entry, ensuring the safety of all rescuers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Crotta, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief from Palatine, Ill., left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Prokowich, 52nd CES fire protection technician carry a fire hose in to a hardened aircraft shelter during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Firefighters learn to proceed into these situations in a sweeping motion from one corner to another to be sure all potential victims are found with such low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tellish, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief from Pittsburg, Pa., left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua McGath, fire protection technician from Stewart, Fla., discuss their next move during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. In a real-world situation such as this, the area would be classified as immediately dangerous to life or health, requiring firefighters to wear oxygen masks protecting themselves from any airborne contaminants before attempting to rescue any victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tellish, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief from Pittsburg, communicates to his fellow firefighters with hand gestures during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Communicating with an oxygen mask is difficult, but fire protection Airmen use any means necessary to relay a message during an incident such as this. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)