OSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA
03.21.2019
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio Gamboa
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, and their Republic of Korea counterparts are briefed on a simulated aircraft fire scenario at Osan Air Base, ROK, March 21, 2019. At least twice a year, the crews train on aircraft fire emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
U.S. Air Force firefighting equipment sits on the ground as 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters gather for a training brief at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2019. The 51st CES fire protection team provides fire defense for thousands of personnel, aircraft and facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Bischoff, a firefighter with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares for aircraft fire training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2019. Firefighter training is critical for maintaining readiness in case of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force firefighters respond to a simulated aircraft fire during joint training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2019. After responding to the scene, it took the firefighters roughly five minutes to contain the simulated aircraft fire. Simulated emergencies provide firefighters training and ensure 100 percent response-ready posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Ordway, a firefighter with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, dons protective gear prior to responding to a simulated aircraft fire at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2019. Proper equipment is vital for firefighters in order to effectively respond during emergency response exercises and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Bischoff, a firefighter with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, dons protective gear prior to responding to a simulated aircraft fire at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2019. The 51st CES firefighter team provides fire and emergency services that include flight line protection and hazardous material cleanup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
