By Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs / Published May 06, 2021
Firefighter protective equipment sits on the concrete at an aircraft fire training pit at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. Firefighter protective equipment helps protect firefighters from heat, flames and smoke while combating large fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Senior Airman Jarrett Ziegler, 512th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, left, and Airman 1st Class Andrew Trujillo, 7th CES firefighter, test a firehose at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. Zieglar and Trujillo conducted a routine function test of the firehose to ensure it was operating properly before conducting an aircraft fire training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Firefighters assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron and 512th CES, dawn fire protective gear before conducting nighttime aircraft fire training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. The 7th CES firefighters routinely conduct training to enhance safety and proficiency while fighting fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Two firefighters assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron ignite a fire during a nighttime aircraft fire training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. During the live fire training, a flammable gas was ignited on the surface of the water to simulate the pooling and burning of jet fuel around an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Firefighters assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron and 512th CES extinguish flames during an aircraft fire training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. Firefighters assigned to the 7th and 512th CES conducted the live fire training with firefighters from the Abilene Regional Airport’s aircraft rescue team to enhance safety, proficiency and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
An Abilene Regional Airport aircraft rescue team firefighter helps another aircraft rescue team firefighter to his feet during an aircraft fire training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. Members of the Abilene Regional Airport aircraft rescue team joined 7th and 512th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters during the training. Participating in the joint-training provided the firefighters with the opportunity to enhance safety and communication practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
Two Abilene Regional Airport aircraft rescue team firefighters perform wellness checks on one-another during a nighttime aircraft fire training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. Aircraft fires can reach temperatures of over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Safe practices and clear communication while responding to emergencies are crucial to the safety of those who need assistance as well as the responders assisting them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)
A firefighter assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron oversees a nighttime aircraft fire training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2021. Conducting the aircraft fire training at night tested the firefighters ability to safely combat fires while operating in low-light conditions, enhancing the readiness necessary to respond to fire emergencies 24 hours a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Hollowell)