Aviano firefighters stand ready to respond

Staff Sgt. Daniel Nembhard, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands on top of a fire truck before reeling in a hose Sept. 13 during a training exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The firefighters used the training exercise to determine entry and exit points in case of a fire in base dormitory buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Staff Sgt. Daniel Nembhard, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a fire hose after completing a training exercise Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Aviano firefighters train daily, simulating fire emergencies, aircraft accidents and other possible contingencies in preparation for real world incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Firefighters from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron discuss the best way to hook up a fire hose during a training exercise Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During training, Aviano firefighters execute a rescue mission as if it is real world, and then talk about ways to improve their plan of action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Staff Sgt. Daniel Nembhard, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, runs to put out a simulated fire in a base dormitory during a training exercise Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Aviano firefighters are responsible for providing fire protection to all base facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Tech. Sgt. Christopher Depuy, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, sits in a fire truck on the way to a simulated fire during a training exercise Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Firefighters train daily, honing their skills in fire protection, automobile extrications, confined space rescue, aircraft rescue and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Katherine Tereyama)

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Staff Sgt. Daniel Nembhard, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, waits in a fire truck before beginning a training exercise Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training exercise was meant to test firefighter’s skills in putting out a fire in a base dormitory building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Katherine Tereyama)

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Airman 1st Class Corey Loesch (left) and Staff Sgt. Daniel Nembhard (right), 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, don their protective gear in preparation for a fire training exercise Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Firefighters train daily to ensure they are prepared to combat building, aircraft, hazardous materials and vehicle fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Firefighters from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron eat lunch in the Area F fire station Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During their 24-hour shifts, Aviano firefighters must work out, eat and sleep in the firehouse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Staff Sgt. Daniel Nembhard, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, performs routine checks on a fire engine Sept. 13 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Firefighters perform daily inspections on all vehicles to ensure they are in working condition and ready to respond in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

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Aviano firefighters stand ready to respond

Published Sept. 17, 2012
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