Firefighting in Military Training

Firefighters conduct training exercises in military settings, demonstrating skills in handling hazardous situations and ensuring readiness for emergency responses.

220507-N-DO281-1512 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2022) Sailors combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117),, May 7, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

Firefighters from the 155th Air Refueling Wing fire department check their gear, July 20, 2022, during a hands-on spill incident exercise at Lincoln Air Force Base, Neb. The training consists of hands on operations of equipment, procedures and protocols for handling hazardous leaks.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2020) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ariel Menesesvargas, from Compton, California, and Damage Controlman Fireman Avery Shepherd, from Midland, Texas, fight a simulated fire during a damage control drill aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is conducting operations in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

SASEBO, Japan (April 15, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) ensure their gear is on properly while training to combat a fire in an industrial maintenance environment. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army Garrison Fire Department members check their SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) face piece during a training exercise at Smith Barrack in Baumholder Germany, August 25, 2022

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) Sailors fight a simulated fire in the hangar bay during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Abraham Lincoln is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan)

220507-N-DO281-1512 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 7, 2022) Sailors combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117),, May 7, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

220519-N-ML137-1049 KEKAHA, Hawai`i (May 19, 2022) Firefighters with Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Fire Dept. simulate a search and rescue of a fallen teammate during firefighter survival school training at PMRF. PMRF is the world’s largest instrumented multi-environment range capable of supporting surface, subsurface, air and space operations simultaneously.

Members of the 110th Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, along with local Japanese firefighters, train with a simulated building fire at Yakota Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022 during the CE Squadron's Deployment for Training (DFT).The DFT program provides valuable training opportunities normally not available in home station scenarios, allowing airmen to train on equipment they will likely operate during a deployment, but might not have at their home base.

221007-N-IL330-1158 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 7, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 7, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

SASEBO, Japan (April 11, 2022) Machinists Mate 3rd Class David Jimenez, from Hoboken, N.J., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), mans a fire hose while training to combat a fire in an industrial maintenance environment. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Senior Airman Colin Opstvedt, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, waits for the training scenario to begin during a fire training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2022. This portion of the training exercise involved rescuing an incapacitated Airman from an A-10 cockpit.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jack Deitrick, an aircraft firefighting & rescue specialist, from Brighton, Colorado, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands ready to provide fire-fighting assistance during a salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23, at Auxiliary Airfield IV, near Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 23, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2022) Naval Station Mayport Fire and Emergency Services respond to an aircraft mishap drill during a joint training exercise between base fire and emergency services and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadrons (HSM) 48 and 50 at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Sept. 15, 2022. Naval Station Mayport is one of three major Navy installations in the Jacksonville, Fla. area and home to the Navy's 4th Fleet.

220725-F-LN908-0022GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2022) Hospital Corpsman Joshua Espinoza, from Barstow, CA, helps Lt. j.g. Noelle Hackfeld, from Houston, don firefighter gear aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), July 25, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Senior Airman Josiah Williams, 624th Civil Engineering Squadron, participates in vehicle extrication training with U.S. Marines Aircraft Rescue and Federal Firefighters at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii May 18, 2022. The training was conducted in order to increase proficiency with emergency joint operational incidents through practical application alongside members from different organizations.

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, extinguish a simulated aircraft fire to prepare for Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) 24 at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Jan. 9, 2024. MRF-D serves as a forward postured, partnered, and combat credible Marine Air Ground Task Force in order to facilitate rapid response to crisis and contingencies, increase combined warfighting capability, and strengthen shared alliances and partnerships.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Giovanni Guercia, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, waits for a live fire exercise to begin at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 12, 2022. The live fire exercise was performed to showcase Aviano AB capability to Airmen, families, and allies.

Firefighter in action

220910-N-CM110-1060 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 10, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated fire aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 10, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220910-N-CM110-1075 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 10, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated over-head fire aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 10, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Firefighters from the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, gear up for their annual structural fire training April 12, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Firefighters completed the training by entering the training facility filled with smoke to find and rescue victims and put out a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A firefighter from the 422d Fire Emergency Services, climbs into the cockpit of an aircraft during live-fire training exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 3, 2022. Firefighters from the 422d FES, are required to complete live-fire training bi-annualy to test thief overall readiness and ability to properly extinguish an aircraft fire.

Firefighters with the 914th Fire Emergency Services climb onto the wing of a simulated Boeing 737 to put out an interior structural fire during aircraft fire suppression training in Rochester, New York, August 24, 2022. Training for an aircraft fire enhances readiness of our firefighters by giving them hands on experience on how to suppress and ultimately put out the flames as quickly as possible to prevent further damage or injuries.

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The 50th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department, provided vehicle extraction training to two members of the Schriever SFB Colorado leadership team. During the training, conducted 3 October, 2022 at the fire training area, Space Base Delta 1 Operating Location Schriever Commander, U.S. Air Force Colonel Randy Combs and 50th CES Commander, Lt. Col Monica Pickenpaugh, donned firefighter gear and operated tools to become familiar with one critical firefighter duty.

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The 50th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department, provided vehicle extraction training to two members of the Schriever SFB Colorado leadership team. During the training, conducted 3 October, 2022 at the fire training area, Space Base Delta 1 Operating Location Schriever Commander, U.S. Air Force Colonel Randy Combs and 50th CES Commander, Lt. Col Monica Pickenpaugh, donned firefighter gear and operated tools to become familiar with one critical firefighter duty.

WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conduct firefighting training during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 17, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

230329-N-SK738-2028 TYRRHENIAN SEA (March 29, 2023) Damage Controlman Fireman Josiah Kirkman, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), puts on boots for an import emergency team training, March 29, 2023. The George H.W. Bush 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.

TWO FIREFIGHTERS SPRAYING FIRE WITH WATER FROM HOSE

Portrait of a firefighter

Firefighters from the 422d Fire Emergency Services extinguish an aircraft fire during a live-fire training exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 3, 2022. Firefighters from the 422d FES are required to complete live-fire training bi-annually to test their overall readiness and ability to properly extinguish an aircraft fire.

U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 19, 2022) - Joint Region Marianas firefighters answer exam questions from Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Fire and Emergency Services Operations Chief Chris Cruz aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia (WLB 215) on U.S. Naval Base Guam Aug. 19. Federal firefighters completed their practical examinations for shipboard firefighting, making them the first qualified land-based shipboard firefighters in the region.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb, aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in the Philippine Sea, Sep. 11, 2022. The stair climb simulated the ascension of 110 floors in remembrance of the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2013) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ryan Ford uses a Naval Firefighters Thermal Imager (NFTI) to see through smoke during a general quarters (GQ) drill in a passageway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brock Theriot, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, carries a fire hose during a firefighter Physical Ability Test on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 4, 2022. The firefighters Physical Ability Test is a tool used to measure how effective a Marine is while performing multiple tasks over a set period. The test consists of 10 tasks that evaluate cardiovascular and strength performance.

USAG Humphreys firefighters participate in a vehicle extraction demonstration on Camp Humphreys at the 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)

Firefighters from the 422d Fire Emergency Services extinguish an aircraft fire during a live-fire training exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 3, 2022. Firefighters from the 422d FES are required to complete live-fire training bi-annually to test their overall readiness and ability to properly extinguish an aircraft fire.

220419-N-TT059-1016 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 19, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Amias Rose participates in a damage control drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92). USS Momsen is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal fighting force, and is underway supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Airmen assigned to the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron's F.E. Warren Fire Department complete live fire exercises October 17, 2022 on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. These exercises, utilizing makeshift helicopter frames, ensure that Airmen are fully prepared for real-world situations.

U.S. Air Force Col. Melvin Maxwell, left, 60th Mission Support Group commander, and Staff Sgt. Justin Rice, front, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, remove fire protection gear after training together during a live-fire exercise at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 23, 2022. The 60th CES Fire Protection Services trained in a live-fire exercise to practice firefighting techniques and procedures in a realistic environment, ensuring they are prepared to mitigate damage and save lives.

220725-F-LN908-0065GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) receive damage control training, July 25, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron holds a fire hose while conducting fire response procedures during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 13, 2022. Exercises and operations incorporating agile combat employment concepts ensure forward-deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific are ready to protect and defend.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 15, 2022) Seaman Deiontai Noble, from Columbus, Ohio, simulates fighting a fire during a damage control drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

221208-N-PA221-1400 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors combat a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 22, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Daniel Zehnder, from Dayton, Ohio, uses a naval infrared thermal imager (NIFTI) to check for heat signatures while Boatswains Mate Seaman Shawn Rosen, from Chicago, puts out a simulated class A fire during a fire drill in the chiefs mess aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) while operating in the Sea of Japan, Oct. 22. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

221001-N-PS962-1125 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 1, 2022) Sailors aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), engage a simulated fire in the hangar bay during a general quarters drill in the waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Oct. 1. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

221003-N-IL330-1082 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 3, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated fire during damage control training aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 3, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A firefighter with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services conducts a wash down procedure during a Hazardous Materials training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2022. The HAZMAT training included multiple simulated victims in a hazardous environment while neutralizing the contaminated area. 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 materials, emergency medical, fire protection and prevention.

110323-N-RC734-062 INDIAN OCEAN (March 23, 2011) Chief Engineman Jose Avena, a member of the Damage Control Training Team, debriefs Sailors following a total ship survivability exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). The team ensures the proper damage control training of ComstockÕs personnel during simulated emergency scenarios. Comstock, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, and elements of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in the 7th FleetÕs area of operation in the western Pacific Ocean.

Airman Aiden Quirk, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, firefighter (left) and Michael Lucas, 49th CES lead firefighter, loosen discharge lines, June 15, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The discharge lines that they are tearing down were hooked up to a Draft Commander system in order to accurately get the pressure of the water being flowed.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman King Gentles, a firefighter with the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, buddy checks two Royal Saudi Air Force firefighters before training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. The host nation integration firefighting and other partnership training help the USAF and RSAF forge a resolute partnership while showing potential regional aggressors PSABs capabilities and how together the sum is greater than the parts.

Firefighters from the 155th Air Refueling Wing fire department check their gear, July 20, 2022, during a hands-on spill incident exercise at Lincoln Air Force Base, Neb. The training consists of hands on operations of equipment, procedures and protocols for handling hazardous leaks.

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) fight a simulated fire during an in port emergency drill aboard Ford, May 11, 2022. Ford and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) participated in a dual-carrier evolution designed to maintain and enhance the damage control capabilities of both aircraft carriers. Ford is in port Naval Station Norfolk preparing for its next underway period.

Fireman with mask on

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services prepare to decontaminate a simulated casualty during a confined space rescue drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of the various instillations 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.

Fire fighter giving instruction

Firemen on the Scene

USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) crew members prepare to fight a simulated fire during a damage control exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Hamilton 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.

220512-N-UD000-1085 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) respond to a simulated casualty aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 12, 2022. USS George H.W. Bush and Gerald R. Ford participated in a dual-carrier evolution designed to maintain and enhance the damage control capabilities of both aircraft carriers. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2023) - U.S. Navy Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Lorrine J. Rickett, from Virginia Beach, Va., helps Sailors don firefighting equipment during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 12, 2023. Theodore Roosevelt is currently pier side at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, to complete maintenance and to conduct training and certifications in preparation for upcoming at-sea evolutions.

Portrait of Firefighter

Capt. Brandon Longo, a firefighter with Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) puts on his hardhat before 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)

Capt. Brandon Longo, a firefighter with Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division (FESD) puts on his hardhat before 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)

firefighters on the scene, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesus Ramos, a San Antonio, Texas native, expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, sprays water on a simulated downed aircraft while in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise during Service Level Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California Feb. 20, 2024. MWX is the culminating event for SLTE 2-24 that improves U.S. and allied service members operational capabilities and lethality as a MAGTF. Marine Corps

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brogan Wilmoth, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, uses the Jaws of Life during a National Fire Prevention Week vehicle extrication demonstration at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 13, 2022. Tyndall fire personnel also visited the child development center, signed a National Fire Prevention Week proclamation and had Sparky the Fire Dog make appearances around base.

Army National Guard Soldiers and Station 18 St. Johns County Fire Rescue stage equipment for Hurricane Dorian missions, Ponte Vedra, Fl. Army National Guard Soldiers are working closely with local authorities to conduct missions including humanitarian assistance, security operations and search and rescue.

120407-N-OY799-012PACIFIC OCEAN (April 7, 2012) Sailors from the flying squad help each other don fire fighting equipment in hangar bay two during a fire drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in transit to San Diego for fleet replenishment squadron carrier qualifications.

Firefighter standing outside burning building

Three rescue workers talking by rescue vehicle

220718-N-XN177-2021 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) - Damage Controlman Fireman Juan Recinos, from Austin, Texas, dons firefighting gear during a damage control drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 18, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists with the 115th Civil Engineer Squadron train to break walls and breach doors to perform rescues Nov. 5th, 2022, at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin. The training took place in an aircraft hangar undergoing renovations for the 115th Fighter Wing's transition to the F-35 Lighting II.

NORFOLK (April 19, 2013) Firefighters from the Norfolk Fire Department participate in joint firefighting exercises with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center partnered with several organizations to practice firefighting and coordinated command and control. Cole is undergoing a maintenance availability at Marine Hydraulics International (MHI) shipyard in Norfolk, Va.

Lawrence Salinas, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron station chief and firefighter, assesses the situation upon arrival at 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.

220819-N-DP708-1060 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2022) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Richard Harrell, a native of Las Vegas, Nev., dons firefighting gear during a damage control training drill aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 19. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

A firefighter from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron listens to a safety brief before participating in live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 19, 2022. This training provided firsthand experience for potential real-world scenarios.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 6, 2022) Damage Controlman Fireman Ethan Heffner (center), from New Orleans, checks for heat signatures and Fireman Alexander Mena (right), from Corona, California, mans a firehose while Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Shontez Grays (left), from Cleveland, simulates a class-A fire in the general workshop aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a firefighting drill. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

Sailors practice extrication on a vehicle at Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Fighter Station, March 4. Navy Reserve Sailors assigned to CNIC will earn the title firefighter after completing 360 hours of training through the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Academy.

Firefighters assigned to the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 916th CES use a fire hose to put out a simulated aircraft fire at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 8, 2022. Teams of three to four firefighters worked together to put out the controlled fire; all together, 50 firefighters participated in the training exercise.

220713-N-N3764-1002EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Aerographers Mate 1st Class Shaun Mullin dons a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to combat a fire during a simulated main space fire drill aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), July 13, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

220718-N-XN177-2119 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated fire during a damage control drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 18, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Firefighters by fire engine

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Firefighters practicing emergency procedure in car accidents

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour.

Members of the 914th Fire Emergency Services carry Senior Airman Tam Dang, a firefighter with the 514th Air Mobility Wing, New Jersey, on a flexible plastic mat during Confined Space Rescue Training July 11, 2022, at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. This annual training is intended to ensure responder safety, efficient and safe patient packaging, and medical support in an emergency.

The 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight hosted a firefighter challenge for Airmen, Soldiers and personnel assigned to Prince Sultan Air Base, Oct. 15, 2022.The challenge tested the participants physical strength and endurance with simulated tasks that are common to fire scenes. The Event was held as a part of Fire Prevention Week.

120310-N-DR144-728ARABIAN GULF (March 10, 2012) A hose team member assigned to Repair Locker 1F enters a smoke-filled space to fight a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Male firefighter in action

220512-N-OL632-1027 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 12, 2022) A Sailor dons a firefighting helmet to fight a simulated fire during an in port emergency drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 12, 2022. George H.W. Bush and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) participated in a dual-carrier evolution designed to maintain and enhance the damage control capabilities of both aircraft carriers. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Army Pfc. Alejandro Robles (left) participates in a vehicle extraction demonstration alongside installation firefighters during the Fire Prevention Week kickoff ceremony on Camp Humphreys, Sept. 30, 2022. Fire Prevention Week stresses the importance of firefighters and fire safety on the installation. (U.S. Army photo Spc. Duong Le)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Gold, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter crew chief, inspects another firefighter's gear during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Firefighting training includes responding to controlled fires on a mock aircraft simulator and controlled structural fires inside of training buildings.

220729-N-ZS023-1137 SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) sailors and San Diego Fire Department firefighters conduct a damage control drill aboard the ship. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

Wilmington, Calif. (May 28, 2022) - Sailors, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), tour the Los Angeles Task Force 38 firehouse located in Wilmington, Calif. during Los Angeles Fleet Week. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

A team of confident and accomplished firefighters strides purposefully in their uniforms, exuding pride and satisfaction after successfully completing a challenging firefighting mission A team of confident and accomplished firefighters strides purposefully in their uniforms, exuding pride and satisfaction after successfully completing a challenging firefighting mission. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/BENISxARAPOVICx 21755002 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

220806-N-BP862-1044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 6, 2022) Sailors fight a simulated fire aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a general quarters training evolution, Aug. 6, 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.

VILLANOVA DEL GHEBBO ITALY 23 MARCH 2021 Firefighter with oxygen bottle

220718-N-XN177-2120 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated fire during a damage control drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 18, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220910-N-CM110-1052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 10, 2022) - Sailors fight a simulated fire aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 10, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Group of firefighters talking while standing against fire engine at fire station

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