Aircraft Fire Training

Jeremiah Hanna-Cruz (left), and Senior Airman Clinton Gatewood, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron fire safety driver operators, prepare to ignite a simulated aircraft fire during a pit burn training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2013. Fire pit training is designed to prepare firefighters to safely and effectively respond to aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle / Released)

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Aircraft Fire Training

Jeremiah Hanna-Cruz, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron fire safety driver operator, ignites a fire in the base fire pit training area during a simulated aircraft fire training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2013. Ellsworth firefighters periodically conduct fire pit training in an effort to ensure all fire crews are prepared to respond to emergencies that occur during real world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle / Released)

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Aircraft Fire Training

Aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a pit burn training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2013. ARF vehicles can hold up to3,300 gallons of water and the torrets are capable of releasing 250 gallons a minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle / Released)

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Aircraft Fire Training

Senior Airman Clinton Gatewood, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, walks back to a fire truck after participating in a pit burn training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2013. Fire pit training is conducted each quarter, ensuring all Airmen are proficient in performing their duties year-round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle / Released)

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Aircraft Fire Training

Published Sept. 25, 2013