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Fire and ice

Master Sgt. James Betts, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron chief fire prevention assistant chief, stokes a fire burning away infected trees Feb. 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cool temperatures and low wind speed prevented another fire from starting, allowing the safe and controlled burning of the trees. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Tech. Sgt. Rocky Vazquez, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection station captain, observes operations as a safety representative during an annual night aircraft burn, Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron operate fire attack hoses during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft burns are conducted both day and night to provide firefighter personnel with the expertise to respond to an emergency at any time of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Brent Hardsaw, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Airman 1st Class Trace James, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, extinguish flames during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Communication is vital during burning exercises or real-world scenarios to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Fire station 1

Firetrucks await an emergency call outside Fire Station 1 Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s fire department is staffed with 15 firefighters at all times to ensure that all of Team McConnell is safe 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Fire station 1

The helmet of a McConnell Air Force Base firefighter sits in Fire Station 1 Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. McConnell’s fire department team currently has 15 deployed members but is still able to fully support and continue to protect the installation from any emergency that comes their way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airman 1st Class Jeff Farrell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, prepares to refill the water tank on an aerospace protection aircraft rescue firetruck Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The large diameter supply hose that Farrell used is 50 feet long allowing him to fill the AP-23 ARFF truck which can hold up to 3,300 gallons of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airman 1st Class Jeff Farrell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, uses an aerospace protection aircraft rescue firetruck to put out a simulated fire Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fire department conducts weekly ladder and structural firefighting training for all members and required to conduct at least two aircraft and structured burn training annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airman 1st Class Jeff Farrell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, conducts training in an aerospace protection aircraft rescue firetruck Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s fire department is responsible for anything from a brush fire to aircraft emergencies and hazardous material fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Jeffery Stergeon, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Airman 1st Class Jeff Farrell, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, wash an aerospace protection aircraft rescue firetruck Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of McConnell’s fire department have seven different kinds of trucks that they wash every week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airman 1st Class Jeff Farrell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, checks the power steering fluid during a morning truck checkout Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During these daily checks, firefighters ensure everything from the hose nozzles on the truck to the items in their first aid kit are ready for an emergency call at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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A pressure monitor is checked during a morning truck checkout Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The members of McConnell’s fire department are required to check all functions of the trucks to ensure they are working properly in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell turns up the heat

Firefighters from the Wichita Airport Police and Fire Department wait to begin aviation recertification training Oct. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The team visited McConnell to receive live-fire training for recertification under the Federal Aviation Administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell turns up the heat

Firefighters from the Wichita Airport Police and Fire Department put out a fire on a large frame training aircraft Oct. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Live-fire training received by the WAPFD gave firefighters experience in controlling and extinguishing aircraft fires through realistic simulated conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell turns up the heat

Firefighters from the Wichita Airport Police and Fire Department fight a ground fire on a large frame training aircraft Oct. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The two-hour training consisted of a total of 10 live simulated fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell turns up the heat

Firefighters from the Wichita Airport Police and Fire Department depart the training aircraft after putting out an interior fire Oct. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fires were controlled by an individual in a tower that moderated the distribution of liquid propane through an electronic control system. The liquid propane was then ignited by spark plugs embedded throughout the training aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell turns up the heat

Kourt Klaassen, Wichita Airport Police and Fire Department B-shift Captain, stands in thought after his team completes recertification training Oct. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This was the first time in three years that the department has trained at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First female firefighter in 20 years

Airman 1st Class Taylor N. Thompson, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fire apprentice deploys hand lines during a drill Sept. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The drill is practiced to ensure firefighters can properly release and carry the hand line at a confirmed smoke or fire location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First female firefighter in 20 years

Firefighters from the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron practice water attack patterns Sept. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise consists of spraying water in “T” and “O” patterns in order to cool the air while simultaneously extinguishing the fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Fire training on the flight line

McConnell firefighters prepare to leave the flight line after egress training April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each firefighter is exposed to monthly training to retain their proficiency in responding to real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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