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Firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron battle a simulated aircraft fire during fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Aircraft live fire training is conducted every year, throughout the year to ensure Airmen are always prepared to combat aircraft fuel fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Col. Scott Maskery, 374th Mission Support Group commander, tries on a firefighting mask before engaging in fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Maskery suited up to learn about the processes and how Yokota firefighters operate as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Col. Scott Maskery, 374th Mission Support Group commander, operates a fire truck hose during fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. To learn more about how Yokota firefighters operate, Maskery trained alongside the ‘fire dogs’ to enhance his ability to advocate and fight on their behalf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron operate a fire truck while battling a simulated aircraft fire at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Yokota uses a variety of facilities to train firefighters, including aircraft, building and flashover (or suddenly-flaring) fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Kyle Wirth, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, watches firefighters prepare to enter the fire training facility at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Yokota uses a variety of facilities to train firefighters, including aircraft, building and flashover (or suddenly-flaring) fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron battle a simulated aircraft fire during fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Aircraft live fire training is conducted every year, throughout the year to ensure Airmen are always prepared to combat aircraft fuel fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Col. Scott Maskery, 374th Mission Support Group commander, operates a firetruck hose during fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. To learn more about how Yokota firefighters operate, Maskery trained alongside the ‘fire dogs’ to enhance his ability to advocate and fight on their behalf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Bryan Schroeder, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, removes his helmet after battling a simulated aircraft fire at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Yokota firefighters train daily to ensure that they are prepared to respond to a variety of potential emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

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Focus on the Flames

Published Aug. 3, 2016
By Senior Airman Delano Scott
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron battle a simulated aircraft fire during fire training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Aircraft live fire training is conducted every year, throughout the year to ensure Airmen are always prepared to combat aircraft fuel fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)