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A firefighter with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron rushes to an emergency vehicle during a firefighting exercise at Hurburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters have less than a minute to don their gear and leave the station with the required emergency vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Master Sgt. Robert Payne, the station captain with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares to put on his helmet before a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters transform training and exercise throughout the year to remain ready for emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Firefighters with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters transform training and exercise throughout the year to remain ready for emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Airman 1st Class Joshua Carrico, a firefighter with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares for a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters transform training and exercise throughout the year to remain ready for emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Douglas Woods, a firefighter with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, watches an Airman gear up before a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2016. During the exercise firefighters tested their proficiency on extinguishing exterior and interior fires on a simulated C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Douglas Woods, a firefighter with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, puts on his gloves before a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters transform training and exercise throughout the year to remain ready for emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Firefighters with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron wrap up a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. During the exercise firefighters tested their proficiency on extinguishing exterior and interior fires on a simulated C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Dusk or dawn, fire commandos train on

Firefighters with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. During the exercise firefighters tested their proficiency on extinguishing exterior and interior fires on a simulated C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Airman 1st Class Aaron Spurlock, a firefighter with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, talks with an Airman before a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2016. During the exercise firefighters tested their proficiency on extinguishing exterior and interior fires on a simulated C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Dusk or dawn, fire commandos train on

Firefighters with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. During the exercise firefighters tested their proficiency on extinguishing exterior and interior fires on a simulated C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Dusk or dawn, fire commandos train on

A group of firefighters with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters transform training and exercise throughout the year to remain ready for emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Dusk or dawn, fire commandos train on

A group of firefighters with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for a firefighting exercise at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters transform training and exercise throughout the year to remain ready for emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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A firefighter’s helmet rests on top of an equipment rack at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters have less than a minute to don their gear and leave the station with the required emergency vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)

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Dusk or dawn, fire commandos train on

Published April 8, 2016
By Staff Sgt. Chris Callaway and A1C Joseph Pick
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- A firefighter with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron rushes to an emergency vehicle during a firefighting exercise at Hurburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2016. Hurlburt Field firefighters have less than a minute to don their gear and leave the station with the required emergency vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Callaway)