100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron assess a simulated aircraft fire during training at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. Live fire training enhances the crew’s response efficiency, and underscores how readiness in fire protection directly supports combat capability and force resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

A simulated aircraft fire burns before firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron respond during training at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. Practicing against live flames builds confidence and sharpens the rapid decision-making needed in combat and peacetime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron use an aircraft rescue and firefighting “crash truck” to combat a simulated aircraft fire at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. Emergency responders circle the crash site in these trucks to knock down the flames before fire protection Airmen move in on foot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish the flames of a simulated aircraft fire at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. By practicing in fast-paced and realistic conditions, the unit strengthens its ability to safeguard aircrews, preserve multimillion-dollar assets and keep missions moving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

A simulated aircraft fire burns as firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to respond during training at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. These live fire drills test the speed, coordination and endurance of emergency responders under the extreme conditions that crews would face during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler McNeil and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, extinguish the flames of a simulated aircraft fire at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. These scenarios push firefighters to cut down response times while practicing the lifesaving tactics needed to control catastrophic aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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100th CES brings the heat during live fire training

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish the flames of a simulated aircraft fire at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. This exercise reinforces the link between emergency response and the wing’s overall combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish the flames of a simulated aircraft fire at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 29, 2025. This exercise reinforces the link between emergency response and the wing’s overall combat readiness.