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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Youngstown Air Reserve Station firefighters approach the aircrew door while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

A mock aircraft crash is engulfed in flames at the firefighter training area as base firefighters respond during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Fire engine 9 sprays water on a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area as base firefighters respond during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Youngstown Air Reserve Station fire captain John West helps firefighter Mike Sanducci adjust his gear while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Youngstown Air Reserve Station firefighters breach the aircrew door while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Youngstown Air Reserve Station firefighters spray water through the aircrew door while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Youngstown Air Reserve Station firefighters spray water through the aircrew door while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Youngstown Air Reserve Station fire captain Devon Parsons monitors a team of firefighters while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Firefighter readiness forged in the furnace

Published April 27, 2024
By Eric M. White
910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- Youngstown Air Reserve Station firefighters approach the aircrew door while responding to a mock aircraft crash at the firefighter training area during an exercise at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 25, 2024. The training area provides firefighters from the installation’s fire department, other Department of Defense agencies and surrounding communities the opportunity to train on live fires on the apparatus which replicates the design of several types of aircraft commonly in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)