Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Nigel McCurdy, center, Forest Heath District Council strategic director and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron honorary commander, uses a pressurized hose to put out flames on a mock aircraft at the live fire trainer here March 17, 2011, assisted by crew managers Barry Clark and Simon Evans, both Defence Fire Service firefighters with the 100th CES Fire Department. Mr. McCurdy, along with Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Group commander, had the opportunity to train with the firefighters and wear about 75 pounds of protective equipment, which included bunkers, boots and breathing apparatus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)