Firefighters beat the heat

Photo By Senior Airman Janelle Patiño | Staff Sgt. Kevin Vaughn, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates the Oshkosh Striker crash truck on the flight line June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The striker carries 3,000 gallons of water and 420 gallons of firefighting foam. It can discharge the water or foam from a roof turret, which flows 1,250 gallons per minute, or a front bumper mounted turret, which flows 300 gpm. The AUAB fire department is the busiest in the Air Force based on call volume. The warm weather here places additional stress on systems that sometimes results in the outbreak of a fire, such as motors running hotter on vehicles or electrical systems overheating when under high demand. Additionally, unlike at home station, the 379th ECES fire department works with coalition partners and host nation partners in support of several types of aircraft on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)  

AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR

07.07.2016

Story by Senior Airman Janelle Patiño 

379th Air Expeditionary Wing

Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department provide word-class fire and emergency service where they protect lives and properties from all hazards. In addition, they also provide premier fire and emergency services and host a robust fire prevention and education program here.

The AUAB fire department is the busiest in the Air Force based on call volume. Additionally, unlike at home station, fire department Airmen work with coalition and host nation partners in support of several types of aircraft on base.

• Date Taken: 07.07.2016
• Date Posted: 07.08.2016 07:07
• Story ID: 203394
• Location: AL UDEID AIR BASE, QA