From sequins to silver suits

Gethin Jones, right, presenter of classic children's television programme, Blue Peter, helps Tech. Sgt. Rick Henderson, 100th Civil Engineer Fire Department, put out a fire in the smoke-house at RAF Mildenhall Oct. 1. The presenter and a camera crew visited the RAF Mildenhall Fire Department Oct. 1 and 2. Gethin spent two days with U.S. Air Force and Ministry of Defence firefighters, being trained by, and working alongside his firefighter buddy, Sergeant Henderson, when he and a camera crew came to record Gethin's two days as a firefighter for a special item on an upcoming edition of Blue Peter. The presenter, who is currently starring in "Strictly Come Dancing," worked with Green Watch and Blue Watch MoD firefighters, and U.S. military firefighters. He was put through his paces when he performed tasks such as a hose pull, mannequin drag, cutting up cars, and putting out fires on a simulated aircraft -- all while wearing a protective clothing and equipment weighing between 70 to 100 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)