Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) fire department and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, pose for a group photo after concluding a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The training helped foster better cohesion and efficiency between the 35th CES fire department and JASDF fire rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron ascend a flight of stairs to combat a fire during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios that they may experience in order to better prepare them for real world firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing fire fescue firefighter and two U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department carry a training dummy away from a burning building during a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The training helped foster better cohesion and efficiency between the 35th CES fire department and JASDF fire rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department dons a self-contained breathing apparatus face mask during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue member during a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. 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 Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department ascends a flight of stairs during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department lights a simulated kitchen fire during a joint training exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members during a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios that they may experience in order to better prepare them for real world firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department puts out a simulated kitchen fire with a hose during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department spray a hose during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios that they may experience in order to better prepare them for real world firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, listen to a brief prior to the start of a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, attend a brief prior to a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise provided enhanced realism to training scenarios, ensuring firefighters are fully trained, qualified and prepared to keep Misawa safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A local highschooler sprays a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, hose during a bilateral training with 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. JASDF fire rescue invited local highschoolers to see both U.S. and JASDF firefighters in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

Published Oct. 26, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, conduct a bilateral training exercise. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios that they may experience in order to better prepare them for real world firefighting.