Patrick Space Force Base Firefighters Complete Aircraft Fire Training

By  //  November 17, 2021

Firefighters assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., battle a simulated aircraft fire at Patrick SFB Nov. 3, 2021. Simulated aircraft fires are held annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for emergency situations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Firefighters assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, recently battled a simulated aircraft fire at the base.

Simulated aircraft fire training is conducted annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for a variety of emergency situations on or near an aircraft.

Firefighters assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., retrieve a hose after a simulated aircraft fire exercise at Patrick SFB Nov. 3, 2021. Simulated aircraft fires are held annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for emergency situations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)
Firefighters assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., battle a simulated aircraft fire at Patrick SFB Nov. 3, 2021. Simulated aircraft fires are held annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for emergency situations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)
Firefighters assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., battle a simulated aircraft fire at Patrick SFB Nov. 3, 2021. Simulated aircraft fires are held annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for emergency situations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)
Firefighters assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., battle a simulated aircraft fire at Patrick SFB Nov. 3, 2021. Simulated aircraft fires are held annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for emergency situations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)
A firefighter assigned to the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., battles a simulated aircraft fire at Patrick SFB Nov. 3, 2021. Simulated aircraft fires are held annually to help firefighters maintain certifications and prepare for emergency situations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)