100 CES: Training the next generation of firefighters

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gonzalez, Airman 1st Class Elias Villaseñor, and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. Rookie Academy prepares new firefighters by covering basic firefighting skills, structural fires, hazardous materials and decontamination training, writing assignments, and oral boards consisting of a panel of three fire officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gonzalez, Airman 1st Class Elias Villaseñor, and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. Rookie Academy prepares new firefighters by covering basic firefighting skills, structural fires, hazardous materials and decontamination training, writing assignments, and oral boards consisting of a panel of three fire officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gonzalez, Airman 1st Class Elias Villaseñor, and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. For new firefighters, Rookie Academy condenses four months of training into three weeks, delivering high-quality training while maintaining consistency across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gonzalez, Airman 1st Class Elias Villaseñor, and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. For new firefighters, Rookie Academy condenses four months of training into three weeks, delivering high-quality training while maintaining consistency across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Uriel Jimenez, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts a mask on before live fire training during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. Rookie Academy prepares new firefighters by covering basic firefighting skills, structural fires, hazardous materials and decontamination training, writing assignments, and oral boards consisting of a panel of three fire officers.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron Lauer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rolls up a hose after live fire training during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. For new firefighters, Rookie Academy condenses four months of training into three weeks, delivering high-quality training while maintaining consistency across the board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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A three-way water valve rests on the ground during the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. Rookie Academy prepares new firefighters by covering basic firefighting skills, structural fires, hazardous materials and decontamination training, writing assignments, and oral boards consisting of a panel of three fire officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2026. Rookie Academy prepares new firefighters by covering basic firefighting skills, structural fires, hazardous materials and decontamination training, writing assignments, and oral boards consisting of a panel of three fire officers.

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