Story by Airman Aaron Lopez August 28, 2026 at 02:16PM Firefighters from the 152nd Civil Engineering Squadron conducted live-fire aircraft rescue and firefighting training Aug. 4, 2026, at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. The training provided military and civilian firefighters hands-on experience with large-frame aircraft, hose lines, nozzles and specialized aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles while maintaining required certifications. The propane-fueled exercise exposed firefighters to heat and fire behavior in a controlled environment, strengthening their readiness to respond to aircraft emergencies and other all-hazards incidents.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573478/152nd-ces-firefighters-build-readiness-through-aircraft-rescue-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2608/9852015/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="152nd CES firefighters build readiness through aircraft rescue training" /></a>
