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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joey Vue and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry McIver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, don their fire gear during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Firefighters responded to a simulated fire and were expected to identify the fire, clear all rooms, and account for all personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brendan Casserly, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, opens a fire hydrant during a fire response scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Casserly and other 51st CES firefighters were tested on their ability to retrieve, treat, and transport personnel during a simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry McIver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, opens the door to a simulated burning building during a wing training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. The training scenario tested the firefighter's ability to conduct emergency rescue and treatment operations at night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), prepare to enter a building during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. During the training the 51st CES firefighters were evaluated by the Wing Inspection Team, who assessed their ability to rescue personnel during a simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry McIver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, responds to radio traffic during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Good communication between firefighters is vital to successfully locating and transporting injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joey Vue and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry McIver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, enter a simulated burning building during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. The scenario tested the firefighter's ability to conduct fire rescue operations at night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joey Vue, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, enters a smoke-filled building during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. The 51st CES firefighters were evaluated by Wing Inspection Team members who assessed their ability to rescue personnel and execute contingency operations during a simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

Firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, drag a simulated victim from a smoke-filled room during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. The firefighters were required to safely evacuate the simulated victim, weighing two hundred and twenty pounds, located on the third floor of the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry McIver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, removes his gear after a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. McIver and fellow firefighters were evaluated on their ability to rescue a simulated victim in a timely and efficient manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry McIver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) lead firefighter, drags a hose 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 their ability to rescue a simulated victim in a timely and efficient manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

U.S. Air Force Firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), pack up a fire truck after a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. During the training the 51st CES firefighters were evaluated by the Wing Inspection Team, who assessed their ability to rescue personnel during a simulated fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

Published Sept. 15, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, don their fire gear during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Firefighters responded to a simulated fire and were expected to identify the fire, clear all rooms, and account for all personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)