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Firefighters from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron use fire truck water cannons to put out an aircraft fire simulator during a bilateral training session with Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. — Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

Firefighters from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron use fire truck water cannons to put out an aircraft fire simulator during a bilateral training session with Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. The 374 CES and JASDF practice together annually to give both a chance to learn from each other by trying out different equipment and methods of fire prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

Staff Sgt. Thomas Reno, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck operator, puts on his fire protection gear during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. — Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

Staff Sgt. Thomas Reno, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck operator, puts on his fire protection gear during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter helmet sits on the ground after a bilateral training on a structural live fire at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. — Yokota Firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter helmet sits on the ground after a bilateral training on a structural live fire at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Firefighting training includes responding to controlled fires on a mock aircraft simulator and controlled structural fires inside of training buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

Firefighters from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron use fire truck water cannons to put out an aircraft fire simulator during a bilateral training session with Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. The 374 CES and JASDF practice together annually to give both a chance to learn from each other by trying out different equipment and methods of fire prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

Staff Sgt. Thomas Reno, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck operator, puts on his fire protection gear during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Yokota Firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter helmet sits on the ground after a bilateral training on a structural live fire at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Firefighting training includes responding to controlled fires on a mock aircraft simulator and controlled structural fires inside of training buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Yokota firefighters conduct bilateral training with JASDF

Published Oct. 26, 2022
By Machiko Arita
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted a joint training with Japan Air Self Defense Force. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships.