ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SD, UNITED STATES
06.12.2019
Photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
A firetruck from South Dakota’s National Guard prepares to extinguish a mock aircraft fire at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2019. For larger fires, fire trucks drive around the fire pit and use turrets connected to the fire truck to extinguish the flames. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
Flames can be seen from the inside of a firetruck during a modulation fire training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2019. At the pit, modulation trainings use anywhere between 300 and 500 gallons of jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
Firefighters from Nebraska’s Army National Guard extinguish a live fuel fire at the training facility on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 13, 2019. Firefighters are required to receive aircraft fire training annually. Civilian branches must also complete the training, if they have an active airport within their jurisdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
Firefighters from Nebraska’s Army National Guard extinguish a handline fire at the training facility on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 13, 2019. A handline fire uses approximately 150 to 200 gallons of jet fuel to enflame the mock aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
Ellsworth firefighters stand alongside firemen from South Dakota’s Army National Guard prior to a training exercise at the fire pit on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2019. Ellsworth AFB has one of the last few jet-fueled fire trainers, making the training experience more realistic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
Firemen from Nebraska’s Army National Guard perform a buddy check after extinguishing a handline fire at the training facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 13, 2019. During the training, safety is paramount. Firemen are swapped out after every iteration and all equipment is reassessed to reduce the risk of safety incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
