Airman 1st Class Wade Hetland, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, instructs wing leaders in the proper wear of their personal protective equipment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. Hetland highlights the importance of team work while performing buddy checks, as any exposed skin could suffer from heat and/or steam burns during live fire training.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Maj. Matthew Dibble, 92nd Air Refueling Wing executive officer, inspects his gas mask prior to taking part in live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. The fire department team invited the wing commander and his executives to experience firsthand some of the training the fire fighters endure to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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A P-19 Airport Rescue Fire Fighting apparatus puts out fire during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. The training teaches firefighters the proper agent application and agent conservation for exterior and interior aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Tech. Sgt. Steevens, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fireman, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Wendy Hansen, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash, April 17, 2013. Steevens explains how the assitant chief of operations performs command and control during most major emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Airman 1st Class Wade Hetland observes as other firefighters enter an aircraft simulator during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. All members of the team must be ready to assist the entering crews at a moment's notice.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Fairchild Firefighters put out the fire in a simulated aircraft during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. Firefighters are required to conduct this training twice a year to stay proficient on their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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William Treat, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, assists "feeding hose", as other firefighters enter the training pit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. Anyone entering the area is wearing about 70 pounds of protective gear while dragging fire hose. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Senior Airman Brentley Everhart, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates the pump from one of the fire trucks at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. Everhart ensures the correct pressure is being flown to the attack lines, guaranteeing effective fire suppression. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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The fire department burns an aircraft simulator during live fire training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 17, 2013. Col. Biran Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and his staff took part in the training evolutions to get a firsthand view of the different tasks happening at a crash scene. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Firefighters extinguish the flame

Published April 23, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The fire department team invited the Col. Brian Newberry, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Wendy Hansen, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, along with his executives to experience firsthand some of the training the firefighters endure to ensure mission readiness, April 17.