Firefighters in Training

Images of firefighters in training drills and live fire scenarios, showcasing their gear and teamwork in emergency response situations.

Three firefighters in firefighting gear

The firefighters with the 117th Civil Engineer Squadron use their mounted deluge gun Oct. 16, 2022, on the flight line at Sumpter-Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama. The deluge gun sent 2,000 gallons of water per minute.

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Adam Craighead, a firefighter with Camp Pendleton Fire Department, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, prepares a hose for a decontamination pool during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders. Craighead is a native of Riverside, California.

During controlled field fires, the firefighters were able to test various extinguishing methods, from the swatter to the jet pipe

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josh Smith, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Detachment 4 firefighter, participates in a stairwell climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2022. The stairwell climb simulated the ascension of 110 floors in remembrance of the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. The event began at 8:46 AM, the same time the North Tower of the World Trade Center was hit.

U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician 2 Christopher Lynch, a rescue swimmer with Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, is lowered from a Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin towards Pyramid Rock Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 10, 2022. The Coast Guardsmen conducted vertical rescue training in order to evaluate the hazards, feasibility and techniques for recovering a survivor from a vertical surface.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a regiment motivational run on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 2, 2022. Marines with CLR-37 conducted a motivational run and cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps 247th Birthday. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

A group of firefighters begin the Columbus 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2022. Each climber carried at least one badge with the name of a firefighter who gave their life during the events of 9/11.

Deputy Chief Shaun Hayes, left, and Battalion Chief Kevin Davis, right, both with the City of Jacksonville Fire Department, attend the Patriot Day observance ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The Patriot Day Observance Ceremony is held in remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 1, 2022) Members of Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services (CNRJ F&ES) Yokosuka simulate rescuing Sparky, CNRJ F&ES Yokosuka's official mascot during a rescue demonstration at a Fire Prevention Week open house onboard Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). CNRJ F&ES hosted a parade and open house as part of Fire Prevention week to spread awareness of fire safety. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Warrant Officer Brandon Florer, 91st Civil Support Team, Arizona National Guard scans Sgt. Carlos Flores, 64th Civil Support Team, New Mexico National Guard for possible chemical, biological, and radiological contamination during a Joint Hazard Assessment Team training scenario in Show Low, Arizona on Feb. 29.This JHAT allowed the Guardsmen of the 91st CST to train with the 64th CST, New Mexico National Guard, firefighters and medics from Mesa Timber Fire and Medical District and Pinetop Fire District, and Public Information Officers from the Navajo County Department of Emergency Management and Preparedness to be prepared to confront any chemical, biological, and radiological threats against the homeland at a moments notice as a combined, efficient and effective team.

During controlled field fires, the firefighters were able to test various extinguishing methods, from the swatter to the jet pipe

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220528-N-AO868-1284 ADRIATIC SEA (May 28, 2022) Cmdr. Glenn Atherton, executive officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), right, and Hull Technician 3rd Class Trent Gallagher compete in a firefighting equipment dress out competition during a damage control olympics, aboard San Jacinto, May 28, 2022. San Jacinto is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

Coats and helmets of fire fighters at the men's quarter, Germany, Europe

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Jan. 22, 2013) Sailors assigned to Repair Locker 3 fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as part of a bi-monthly readiness exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to train Sailors to safely fight the ship as Theodore Roosevelt prepares to rejoin the operational fleet.

Installation firefighters pose for a group photo during the USAG Humphreys Fire Prevention Week kickoff ceremony, Sept. 30, 2022. Fire Prevention Week stresses the importance of firefighters and fire safety on the installation. (U.S. Army photo Spc. Duong Le)

A firefighter with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services emerges from wreckage after carrying out a simulated victim in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of various installations and first responders in the event of an emergency. CV22 is a Force Protection Condition and crisis response evaluation to validate regional installations, camps, and tenant antiterrorism plans and policies.

Firefighters from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during a fire training exercise March 4, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Two teams worked in unison to push the fire back without it reigniting behind them. The training exercise was one component of a base-wide operational readiness exercise.

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Firefighters assigned to the 65th Air Base Squadron brief Portuguese air force Emergency Assistance System Operators at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, May 11, 2022. The 65 ABS firefighters guide Portuguese air force OPSAS through a series of exercises to increase interoperability and enhance mission partnerships.

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Firefighters assigned to the 178th Civil Engineering Squadron prepare a crash victim for medical transport during a base-wide readiness exercise April 1, 2023, Springfield Air National Guard base, Ohio. 178th first responders were tasked and inspected on their response to a simulated aircraft crash in to an on-base facility.

Vintage Photograph. Firefighters conduct nighttime emergency response after truck crash.

220730-N-PC065-1130 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 30, 2022) - U.S. Navy Yeoman Seaman Christian Dominguez, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), listens to instructions from his team leader during damage control training, July 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Firefighters and police officers work in harmony to rescue a trapped "victim" with the IG members looking on. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems. Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air National Guard Airman assigned to the 156th Fire Department, Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico clear debris Sept. 26, 2017. Muniz Air National Guard Base was struck Puerto Rico Sept. 20, 2017.

SASEBO, JAPAN (Jan. 5, 2016) Sailors muster for instruction prior to a firefighting drill aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Sasebo, Japan, in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

A firefighter from San Diego Fire Rescue poses in front of the prescribed burn event at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Aug. 27, 2022. The prescribed burn was conducted as a preventative measure to eliminate underbrush or flammable substances that could spread fire during the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show.

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Airman 1st Class Corey White, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck operator, pulls a hose away from a building after successfully putting out a simulated building fire during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. The 374 CES and JASDF practice together annually to give both a chance to learn from each other by trying out different equipment and methods of fire prevention.

221013-N-XM133-0008 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Oct. 13, 2022) Navy Region Hawaii's Federal Fire Department set up displays and informational booths at DoD Exchanges, including the Hickam and Navy Exchange at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. This year's theme is "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape!"

Lt. Kevin McElroy, a firefighter with Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) maintains a fire hose line during a live fire training exercise held at the FESD training center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. The MCB Camp Lejeune FESD participated in various fire-safety activities during the month of October to promote National Fire Prevention Week 2022.This years theme is fire wont wait, plan your escape. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

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221013-N-XM133-0004 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Oct. 13, 2022) Navy Region Hawaii's Federal Fire Department set up displays and informational booths at DoD Exchanges, including the Hickam and Navy Exchange at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. This year's theme is "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape!"

An Aberdeen Proving Grounds firefighter preforms CPR on a simulated patient while a stretcher is brought over during a downed aircraft exercise at Aberdeen Proving Ground - Edgewood Area on July 29, 2022. The exercise is a quarterly joint agency training opportunity which allowed the Maryland Army National Guard to work with law enforcement and first responder agencies that would respond in the event of a downed aircraft.

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220525-N-FB730-1013 ADRIATIC SEA (May. 25, 2022) Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), May. 25, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Herman and Senior Airman Jacob Parent, firefighters with the 104th Civil Engineer Squadron, pose for a photo in front of a fire engine May 20, 2022, at the Barnes Air National Guard Base fire department. The fire department provides essential emergency response for the entire Westfield Regional Airport.

Firemen during training, Freital, Saxony, Germany, Europe

NIGERIEN AIR BASE 201, Niger - Members of the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight carry both the U.S. flag and thing blue and red line flag during a ruck march in remembrance of the attacks on 9/11 at Nigerien Air Base, 201, Niger, Sept. 11, 2022. The red line on the flag symbolizes the courage of the firefighters, while the blue line denotes the bravery of law enforcement.

Firefighters roll hoses and secure equipment following U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbadens Installation Protection Exercise held on Clay North, Aug. 26. (Photo by Mike Kenfield)

U.S. Air Force Firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) remove their gear after a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. The training allowed Wing Inspection Team members to evaluate 51st CES firefighters on teamwork and their ability to rescue a simulated victim in a timely and efficient manner.

Taking a deep draught of water, a rescue worker from the Montgomery County Maryland Fire & Rescue, takes a break at the heavily damaged Pentagon. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamentalist Islamic Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-200, from Dulles International Airport just outside Washington DC. About 9:30 AM they flew the aircraft and 64 passengers into the side of the Pentagon. The impact destroyed or damaged four of the five "rings" in that section that circle the building. That section of the Pentagon was in the finishing stages of a renovation program to .... Complete Scene Caption: Taking a deep draught of water, a rescue worker from the Montgomery County Maryland Fire & Rescue, takes a break at the heavily damaged Pentagon. Shortly after 8 AM on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a group of fundamen

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron (center) exchange a flat head axe and halligan bar while another firefighter assists in stretching out the firehose (right) during an exercise Aug. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The tools exchanged between driver and operator were used to forcibly enter sealed rooms within the structure during the exercise.

Airman Jacob McLaughlin, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, sprays water at the Wolmyung Stadium during a local training event, at Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, Oct. 28, 2022. The training event allowed the Wolf Pack to showcase their firefighting capabilities to the local populace, reaffirming their commitment to the Republic of Korea people.

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services participate in embankment rope training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. The firefighters utilized roping techniques to rescue and provide care to a simulated victim located at the bottom of a steep embankment. MCIPAC F&ES is a regional fire department that operates eight fire stations across Japan and provides services to installations including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous material disposal, emergency medical care, fire protection and prevention.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Marchon Walters, left, Scott Lemaster and Alicia Cole, defenders assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, race through an obstacle course during the Fire Muster race at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 14, 2022. The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection team held a Fire Muster as part of its annual Fire Prevention Week.

Antony Willett, 502nd Air Base Wing installation exercises assistant chief and Lawrence Salinas, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron station chief and firefighter, discuss the response and scenario during an extreme weather response exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 29, 2023. Multiple base agencies tested their response capabilities to ensure that their actions and performance during actual emergencies are practiced and more familiar.

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Catherine Thorpe, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, rings the ceremonial bell during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, Sept. 9, 2022. Sept. 11, 2022, marks the 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America. This commemoration provides the opportunity to honor those who lost their lives during the attacks, remember those who responded to the attacks, and tell our story of the resilience and fortitude of our nations military.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Wilson Irizarry, a firefighter with the 156th Fire Emergency Services, unravels a hose as part of a vehicle extrication exercise at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Sept. 21, 2022. The training was conducted as an annual requirement for FES.

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight move a simulated victim of a rollover onto a gurney at AB 201, Niger, Nov. 15, 2022. The training exercise sharpened firefighters skills by simulating the rescue and recovery of a victim trapped under a rolled vehicle.

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on visit to Los Angeles County, California, where he observed the largest earthquake preparedness drill in U.S. history ("The Great Southern California Shake Out"). The Secretary joined California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a press conference, watched preparedness drills in schools, and discussed peparedness measures with students, educators, emergency operations personnel, and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) staff including USGS Director Mark Myers

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Airman Virginia Davis, from the 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, carries an American flag up a flight of stairs while wearing her firefighter gear during a 9/11 memorial stair climb event at Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 11, 2016. The 24-hour climb began at 8:46 a.m. with the 919th Special Operations Wing commander walking the flag up the outside stairwell of the bases billeting facility. Wing Airmen took turns walking the flag up and down the stairwell the entire day until it was delivered to a firefighter and security forces color guard at 8:46 a.m. the next morning for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony. More than 115 Airmen carried the flag throughout the day and night for a total of more than 207,000 steps.

Phoenix, Ariz. , January 19, 2011 Elizabeth Harman greets members of Phoenix Fire Department recruit class 11-1 during a break from live fire training on January 19, 2011. The class of 28 firefighters is funded by a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tramel Bailiff, a station captain with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, watches as other firefighters complete their training exercise, Aug. 4, 2022, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The 908th CES firefighters traveled to Ft. Benning to utilize their live fire helicopter trainer to better prepare them for situations that may arise with the 908th Airlift Wing's transition to the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter mission.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 12, 2022) - First Responders from Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Emergency Services along with Commander, Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Luckett observed the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at Fire Station 1 onboard NBG, Sept. 12. Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), police officers, Chief Petty Officers (CPO), and CPO Selects from throughout the region participated in the ceremony to pay tribute to the lives of 343 firefighters, 62 law enforcement officers, eight emergency medical technicians, and 2,581 civilians who were lost during the attacks. The ceremony included 10 full blasts from the airhorns symbolizing the signal made to evacuate the World Trade Center, followed by a moment of silence. Firefighters also marked the anniversary with a stair climb at the Charles King Fitness Center. The firefighters assigned 15-

A Royal Air Force Air Cadet experiences the strength of a fire hose in action with Steven Barrick, 48th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug. 16, 2022. RAF Air Cadets received a guided tour hosted by the 48th Fighter Wing to strengthen ties with the local community.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Celeste, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, poses for a photo for an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month campaign at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 17, 2022. Celeste is a Filipino who was born and raised in Guam. He and his brother are currently enlisted in the USAF.

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A U.S. Army Garrison Fire Apparatus Operator provides water for the attack line during a simulated fire training exercise at Smith Barrack in Baumholder Germany, August 25, 2022

Fort Leavenworth Fire & Emergency Services practiced rescuing individuals injured when a school bus and a car collided. Exercises like this keep the fire department ready to respond to real emergencies.

First responders prepare an ambulance cot during Exercise Lethal Breeze 2022, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2022. The exercise was an aircraft mishap response scenario, which included entities from on and off the installation, an opportunity to increase interagency response capabilities.

The Frederic Township Fire Department trains during Northern Strike 22-2, at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 5, 2022. The FTFD provides Camp Grayling and Northern Strike with fire and emergency response support, which allows visiting units to build readiness in a safe training environment.

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Several Aircrew members from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, celebrated their final flights June 16th, 2022, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The "Fini" flight tradition is one where aircrew members are hosed down with water by their peers, family, and friends upon their completion of their final flight.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Ambriz, left, and Cpl. David Juarez, both firefighters with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, show students from Gowan Science Academy firefighting equipment during a school visit to the installation, Feb. 15, 2024. MCAS Yuma provides opportunities for local schools to visit the base to educate students about military careers and lifestyles. Ambrizs hometown is Bakersfield, California. Juarezs hometown is Los Angeles, California. Marine Corps

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2022) Fireman Kurtis Brackett, from Richland, Wash., dons a firefighting helmet during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Firefighter Eddie Brant, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, fits an extraction harness onto a simulated victim during confined space training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 14, 2022. The exercise scenario involved a teenager (simulated by the mannequin) who fell and was injured after climbing down into an underground facility. Another firefighter simulated also falling after slipping on a broken step while climbing down to rescue the victim, so other firefighters from his team had to complete the rescue.

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, and firefighters with the Urasoe City fire department discuss a plan during bilateral Hazardous Materials training in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The departments conducted bilateral HAZMAT training to practice identifying chemical agents, rescue any known casualties, decontaminate individuals, and casualty triage. These joint trainings are held biannually. Marine Corps

220609-N-YD328-0448 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (June 9, 2022) Emergency medical service providers assigned to U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay participate in a simulated exercise during Command Assessment for Readiness and Training (CART) at NSA Souda Bay, Greece, June 9, 2022. CART is a Commander, Navy Installations Command program that evaluates installations on their response capabilities and ability to train their personnel in various scenarios. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

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Firefighters from Vance Air Force Base, Okla., join the Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training team for the Oklahoma HAZMAT Conference, March 29, 2023. The training opportunity was a chance for Team Vances contract partners to polish their skills and acquire new knowledge.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Chris Wysong, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery S-1 noncommissioned officer in charge, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, rings the bell after finishing the Columbus 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2022. Wysong rang the bell after climbing the equivalent of 120 stories to symbolize the end of a firefighters shift in honor of the firefighters who gave their lives during the events of 9/11.

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U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron assist Senior Airman Colton Kelly (center) with a simulated injury during an exercise Aug. 24, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The firefighters were evaluated on their emergency response to Kellys simulated leg wound, caused by stepping on explosive device.

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Washington National Guard service members receive training in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season during the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Interagency Wildland Fire Training Academy near Roy, Wash., May 15, 2022. The training included familiarization with hand tools, line construction and tactics, and fire shelter deployment and entrapment avoidance.

A fire fighter descends a ladder after battling a fire in one of the thousands of houses on Detroit's east side that are vacant due to foreclosure and the recession, Detroit, Michigan, USA, North America

98 firefighters with support from three fire engines, two helicopters, two water tenders, a dozer and an air tanker battled to contain the 90 acre Rogers Fire located on Mt. Rogers five miles west of Aladdin, WA on the Coleville National Forest.

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Firefighters with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) pose for a photo with Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division, on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune North Carolina, Oct. 14, 2022. MCB Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division visited students at Tarawa Terrace Elementary School to teach fire safety, precautions, and awareness as part of the Fire Prevention Week. This years theme is, "fire wont wait plan your escape."

Firefighters and a policeman at the scene of a fire in Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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During controlled field fires, the firefighters were able to test various extinguishing methods, from the swatter to the jet pipe

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