Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress the flames of aircraft fueling rig training station at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The Department of the Air Force Fire and Emergency Services are required to perform multiple live fire training events a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress the flames of a simulated aircraft fire during an aircraft rescue and recovery fire training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. These exercises provide training and keep fire team members prepared with the techniques needed to control an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

Firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron carry training dummies during an aircraft rescue and fire training scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The firefighters were practicing the coordinated attack scenario where they worked together as a group to mitigate the most critical factors on the fireground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

A U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter waits for the signal to spray water onto an oil fire training model at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The fire department holds this training quarterly to keep fire team members proficient in aircraft incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters spray water during an aircraft rescue and fire training scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The 18th CES practices responding to scenarios such as fires, terrorist threats and structural collapse due to environmental elements of Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

A U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter checks the pressure of the fire hose prior to the start of an aircraft rescue and recovery fire training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The 18th CES practices responding to scenarios such as fires, terrorist threats and structural collapse due to environmental elements of Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters respond to a simulated aircraft search and rescue fire training scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The 18th CES practices responding to scenarios such as this to keep Kadena firefighters ready to respond to real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena firefighters train on search and rescue operations

Published July 1, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Edward W. Yankus
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress the flames of aircraft fueling rig training station at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2024. The Department of the Air Force Fire and Emergency Services are required to perform multiple live fire training events a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)