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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, prepare to put out a controlled fire during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. During the training, both teams shared techniques with the intent of sharpening their capabilities as first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Nettles III (left), and Staff Sgt. Thomas Leno, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, chat before a joint training exercise with U.S. Marine Corps firefighters at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Mar. 9, 2023. The event allowed the USMC Corps and USAF firefighters to exchange knowledge and sharpen each other’s skill sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ronald Thomas, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 firefighter, looks at fellow Marines during a joint training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Mar. 9, 2023. Firefighters train year-round on various techniques such as fire suppression, aviation fire suppression, hazardous materials and emergency medical services to maintain their technical expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Rogers III, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls a firehose into position during a joint training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Mar. 9, 2023. To maintain their emergency response readiness, firefighters routinely train for various situations and scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, remove smoking materials from a burn house during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. After each successful simulation, firefighters reset the scene with new material for the next training group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Brooks, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 firefighter, extends his hand to another firefighter during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Firefighters from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron trained with MWSS 172 firefighters, based out of Okinawa, Japan, in various fire suppression and rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bobby Arguelles, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, peeks through a burn house entrance during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. To maintain their technical expertise, firefighters train year-round on various techniques such as fire suppression, aviation fire suppression, hazardous materials and emergency medical services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, prepare to enter a burn house during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Both teams battled real, controlled flames while sharing techniques and sharpening their capabilities as first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Ebken (left), Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 firefighter, helps carry a simulated victim with another Marine during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. The joint training included controlled, structural burn training where Airmen and Marines split into teams and rotated through several times to enhance their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

Firefighters from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Japan, test a firehose’s water pressure during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Due to the high force of water ejecting from the hose, a minimum of two personnel are required to hold and control the flow of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jadon Davis, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, chops wood for a controlled burn during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. The event exposed the participants to diverse scenarios, with the goal of being prepared for any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dawson Worthy (left), and Staff Sgt. Charles Rogers, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, discuss a scenario inside a burn house during a joint training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Firefighter personal protective equipment is designed to protect firefighters from injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with fire and other hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Rogers (left), and Staff Sgt. Bobby Arguelles, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put on their fire suits during a joint training event. Proper maintenance and set up of personal protective equipment, such as a breathing apparatus, is essential to ensuring personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hannah Menard, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons a helmet at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. The 8th CES fire services flight spends several hours training to respond to various scenarios to ensure they can safely contain fires and save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bobby Arguelles (left), 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. T.L. Moore, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 aircraft rescue firefighter specialist, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Several leaders from Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, came to spectate the training event to understand the benefits of installing similar training equipment at their location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

Firefighters with the U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 stand by for training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Joint training enables service members to learn from each other and refine or add skills and capabilities, ensuring they provide quality aid when responding to various incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Rogers (left), 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, instructs three U.S. Marine Corps Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 firefighters at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Firefighters from the two services worked together to put out controlled, structural fires rated as class A burnings with one training scenario as a house fire and the other a larger building fire caused by propane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Nettles III, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, smiles during a joint training with U.S. Marine Corps firefighters at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. The Airmen and Marines split into teams and rotated through different scenarios several times to enhance their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bobby Arguelles, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, walks away from a training building at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Wolf Pack firefighters trained alongside U.S. Marine Corps firefighters out of Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, who focus more on responding to aircraft and airport fires than structural fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jarrod Jensen, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Krantz, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 expeditionary firefighting and rescue officer in charge, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 9, 2023. Based out of Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, the MWSS 172 brought approximately 50 personnel to the Wolf Pack to train on responding to controlled, structural fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

Published March 15, 2023
By 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomed Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 firefighters from Camp Foster to train on structural burns at Kunsan AB, Mar. 9, 2023.

Based out of Okinawa, Japan, the MWSS 172 primarily focuses their firefighting techniques on aircraft and airport response procedures, while the 8th CES specializes on containing structural fires.

Using Kunsan’s simulated burn houses, the MWSS 172 gained valuable structural fire response training.