100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, right, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Senior Airman Joseph Jenkins, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department lead firefighter, prepare to hose down flames and put the fire out during an immersion and training with the fire and emergency services team on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The commander spent time learning what goes on behind the scenes to protect the base and mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, shows his excitement as he prepares to head out to the live-fire training area for a hands-on experience with the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The commander spent time learning what goes on behind the scenes to protect the base and mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, right, listens as Airman 1st Class Monty Stingley, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, explains how to safely operate the breathing apparatus and protective equipment before beginning live-fire training on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The first-hand experience gave the commander a greater insight as to how much training and preparation the base firefighters undertake on a regular basis to ensure they are prepared for any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, right, listens as Staff Sgt. Eric Gonzalez, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department lead firefighter, helps do a final check on his face mask as they prepare to enter the live-fire training facility at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The first-hand experience gave the commander a greater insight as to how much training and preparation the base firefighters undertake on a regular basis to ensure they are prepared for any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, center, tests a hose with back-up lineman Staff Sgt. Eric Gonzalez, left, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department lead firefighter, as they prepare to enter the live-fire training facility at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The first-hand experience gave the commander a greater insight as to how much training and preparation the base firefighters undertake on a regular basis to ensure they are prepared for any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

Water is shot from a P-19 Panther aircraft rescue and firefighting crash truck onto flames of a simulated aircraft at the live-fire training area on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, rode in the truck and had the opportunity to do live-fire training to learn what goes on behind the scenes to protect the base and mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, front row, second left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, poses for a group photo with firefighters, the installation fire chief, and commander’s support staff after getting hands-on live-fire training with the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The commander spent time learning what goes on behind the scenes to protect the base and mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW commander gets ‘fired up’ during hands-on immersion with RAFM fire, emergency services

Published Aug. 1, 2022
By Karen Abeyasekere
100th Air Refueling Wing

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England --

U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, experienced live-fire training with 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighters at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 28, 2022. The commander spent time learning what goes on behind the scenes to protect the base and mission every day. The first-hand experience gave Jacobus a greater insight into how much training and preparation the base firefighters undertake on a regular basis to ensure they are prepared for any emergency.