EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A firefighter from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight waits for radio contact with his crew chief during a training operation Sept. 13, 2008 at the live fire training area. The firefighters constantly relay information to get an understanding of the situation and to keep the command current on the operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Firefighters from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight advance up a stairwell a toward a floor on fire during a training operation Sept. 13 at the live fire training area. The firefighters focus the water towards beacons with red flashing lights, designed to emulate a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Firefighters from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight, man a hose during a training operation Sept. 13 at the live fire training area. The firefighters focus the water towards beacons with red flashing lights, designed to emulate a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A firefighter from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight directs a jet of water during a training operation Sept. 13 at the live fire training area. The Firefighter focuses the jet of water towards beacons with red flashing lights, designed to emulate a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A firefighter from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight rolls hose during the cleanup following a training operation Sept. 13 at the live fire training area. The firefighters take out a number of hoses to acquire the necessary length to reach throughout the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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We didn't start the fire...

Published Sept. 16, 2008