Up in smoke

Firefighter Matthew Leutkemeyer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, closes a window following a training exercise March 18. Building 804 was filled with smoke and firefighters had to enter the facility and check for casualties using a thermal imaging camera. Two simulated casualties were located and rescued, and the building was thoroughly checked before the exercise was terminated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)

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Ceiling tiles drop in a smoke-filled room as firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department test the condition of the structure of Building 804 after a mock fire March 18. The training exercise was part of a series of drills for the fire department's station chief to gain required certifications. The exercise also provided an opportunity for training firefighters new to RAF Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)

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Up in smoke

Tech. Sgt. Corey Coleman, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, uses a thermal imaging camera to see through smoke and check for casualties during an exercise in Building 804 March 18. The building was filled with smoke and firefighters responded by entering the building to check for casualties and making sure the building was safe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)

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Up in smoke

Lead Firefighter Simon Evans, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, takes a simulated casualty to a safe area during a training exercise March 18. A building was filled with smoke and firefighters had to go inside, search for possible casualties, and make sure the building was safe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)

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Up in smoke ... firefighters train to rescue casualties

Published March 22, 2010