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    Forged by fire: 86th CES firefighters train for the call [Image 2 of 5]

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    An overhead aerial view of a firefighter in full turnout gear with an SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) marked 'TRAINING' preparing to enter or exiting a manhole. A second individual in military camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform is positioned nearby, apparently assisting or observing. The scene appears to be a confined space entry training exercise on an asphalt surface.

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    08.05.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi 

    86th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brycen Hand, right, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency flight station chief, instructs Airman 1st Class William Schwartz, 86th CES firefighter, during strength and endurance training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 6, 2026. Firefighters tested their physical capabilities through a series of firefighter-specific challenges designed to mirror the demands of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 01:49
    Photo ID: 9862040
    VIRIN: 260806-F-TC128-1098
    Resolution: 5061x3367
    Size: 3.24 MB
    Location: DE
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    A United States Air Force fire truck is actively discharging a suppression agent (foam or water) onto a large fire engulfing what appears to be a mock aircraft fuselage or training prop on a paved surface. The scene depicts a firefighting training exercise, with intense orange flames and thick black smoke visible on the left side of the burning structure. The clear blue sky and controlled setting suggest this is a deliberate, supervised emergency response drill.
    An overhead aerial view of a firefighter in full turnout gear with an SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) marked 'TRAINING' preparing to enter or exiting a manhole. A second individual in military camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform is positioned nearby, apparently assisting or observing. The scene appears to be a confined space entry training exercise on an asphalt surface.
    A firefighter in full personal protective equipment, including a tan turnout gear with yellow reflective stripes and an SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) tank, is bent over handling a blue hose near a fire station. The scene appears to be a training exercise or equipment preparation activity outside a fire station bay. A fire apparatus marked with the number '15' is visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a fire hose coupling lying on wet asphalt, with water actively flowing out of the open metal connector end. The hose appears to be a standard yellow/olive-colored woven fire hose with a dark metal storz or threaded coupling. The image is taken at ground level with shallow depth of field, creating a sharp foreground and blurred background.
    A military or emergency services personnel in multicam/OCP camouflage uniform is handling a fire hose during what appears to be a training exercise. The individual is wearing a black protective helmet with a face shield and tactical gloves. The setting appears to be a military installation or training facility with a chain-link fenced building and warning signs visible in the background.

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