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Firefighters with the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services’ flight prepare to extinguish a live fuel fire at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. May 3, 2013. These exercises are conducted in the spring and fall in order for firefighters to remain proficient in firefighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)
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Using computer-controlled fuel (propane) simulates realistic firefighting situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)
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Two 433rd firefighters run toward an aircraft fuselage simulator during a training exercise May 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)
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Members of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire and Emergency service, don fire suits before live fire training May 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)
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Training began early that morning with the firefighters meeting for a briefing to discuss the objectives of the exercise, including aircrew assignment and safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)
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The fire on the aircraft simulator is controlled from a control tower. Operators can control how much fuel is dispensed during a live-fire exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)
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Firefighters battle fires on an aircraft simulator that is controlled from a control tower. Operators can control how much fuel is dispensed during a live-fire exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)
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A crash fire truck circles the aircraft simulator. 433rd firefighters test its hoses as they aim at the aircraft during annual live fire training. The fire truck can discharge gallons of water within a matter of minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)
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In the line of fire
by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones
433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
5/16/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron's firefighters don't hesitate in being in the line of fire when it comes to rescuing people and putting out fires.
The 433rd CES conducted annual live-fire training exercises on an aircraft fuselage simulator May 3 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Several teams of firefighters performed these exercises to prepare for real-life situations and with compliance inspections.
"Practice makes perfect," said Chief Master Sgt. Richard Perez Jr., 433rd CES, reserve fire chief.
"This exercise provides an excellent chance for hands on training, it also builds camaraderie between the teams, and more importantly, it (training) makes us more proficient in our firefighting skills."
This training is one of several exercises the 433rd CES will conduct this year. The firefighters are scheduled to complete a structural live-fire exercise in December 2013.
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