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Spraying simulated fires

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Brunn, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeants Kensuke Fujita, center, and Kenta Takahashi, right, how to properly handle a firehose during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. The program showcased Team Misawa’s ability to work together with any branch of the Japan Self-Defense Force. U.S. Air Force Airmen and JGSDF Soldiers worked on their communications skills cultivating a face-to-face friendly environment for future bilateral events with the Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Mannequin carry them

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a child-sized mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Team Misawa played a role in the course as native English speakers. For the majority of the JGSDF Soldiers, it is the first time interacting with American service members. The JGSDF Soldiers used the English they learned by asking questions and actively engaging with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Carrying to save mannequin lives

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a 180-pound mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. The JGSDF uses programs like their basic English course to invest time in their members to learn the basics of English in order to enhance mission execution during future bilateral engagements. Not only did the JGSDF members practice their English, but they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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What does this do

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, taps a second stage regulator during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their time on Misawa AB, JGSDF Soldiers learned how U.S. and Japan service members work together to accomplish tasks and bring new ideas to enhance execution tactics. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fellowship with friendly firefighters

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soliders from 1st Training Unit, Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, pause for a photo during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their full day of relationship building, Airmen showed their JGSDF counterparts their unique jobs and shared how to accomplish their duties, allowing JGSDF Soldiers the opportunity to use a variety of new English words to increase their communication skills. By bridging the gap between the two languages, Team Misawa can better integrate with all branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force increasing mission fluidity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Breathe it in

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tests a gas mask seal during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Approximately 20 members from Camp Higashi-Chitose transition through three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, of the JGSDF English program. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by grouping JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Sometimes it’s good to be heavy

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers from the 1st Training Unit at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tour a front end loader and a v-plow with U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. Misawa AB works with JGSDF Soldiers to complete their basic English course final evaluation by attending a career field exchange with their U.S. Air Force counterparts practicing military English terms. The course, held at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, enhances future bilateral missions and enables seamless execution by breaking down social barriers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Well-rounded leader

Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron battalion chief, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 4, 2017. Pacific Air Forces nominated Williams for the 2017 Arthur S. Flemming Award, which honors federal employees who made significant and extraordinary contributions to the federal government in several fields. Williams competed against other federal employees throughout the PACAF region in the category of leadership and management and will now be considered for the award at the Air Force level.
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Copy that, over

Airman 1st Class James Butler, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, talks into a radio prior to a controlled burn of a condemned building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. Fire Protection specialists deal with everything from brush fires to burning rocket fuel and hazardous material fires. Firefighters uphold the 35th Fighter Wing mission by ensuring the safety of the pilots and the bases populace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Firehose connects

A 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter connects two firehoses prior to a controlled burn of a building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. The hoses were placed strategically in front of the building in case the fire got out of control. Firefighters provide programs and services designed to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants and visitors of Misawa AB. They train to meet both local and global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Feeling the heat

Kenichi Umemura, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, monitors a fire during a controlled burn of at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. The facility took approximately two hours to burn from the initial ignition to total destruction. It was still actively burning (smoldering) for an additional 12 to 18 hours after. The firefighters trained on their forcible entry techniques and learned more about fire behavior. This was the first time the 35th CES firefighters set fire to a building without the intent to put it out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Water pump controls

The pump panel of a fire engine is illuminated by lights at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. The series of levers and switches control water flow and which lines are being discharged. The hoses connect to firetrucks, which hold up to 3,000 gallons of water per truck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fueling the fire

A 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter adds starter fluid to the wood pallets in a condemned building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. The wooden structure was burned down to save on demolition cost. The facility took approximately two hours to burn from the initial ignition to total destruction. It was still actively burning (smoldering) for an additional 12 to 18 hours after. The 35th Fighter Wing firefighters train to meet both local and global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Let it burn

A 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter monitors the fire during a controlled burn of a condemned building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. To ensure the fire was contained the firefighters sprayed surrounding trees and grassy areas with water. The firefighters trained on their forcible entry techniques and learned more about fire behavior. This training furthered their preparedness to respond to an emergency and ensure the mission doesn’t fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Prepare to burn

Firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, enter a condemned building to start a controlled burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2017. Rather than bulldoze, the firefighters incinerated the Ninja Zone, formally a civil engineer work-center, to save demolition costs. The firefighters trained on their forcible entry techniques and learned more about fire behavior. They train to meet both local and global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Knowledge exchange, firefighter with maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, left, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, watches as Senior Airman Kelci Vo, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, charges a diode for a M32A-60A gas turbine generator during Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. The generator is a 35th MXS AGE flight asset used to troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to takeoff. Montague joined five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. The initiative affords service members of all ranks from across the installation an opportunity to live a day in another’s boots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Taking charge, firefighter ignites diode

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, charges a diode for a M32A-60A gas turbine generator during Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. The generator is a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight asset used to troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to takeoff. Montague joined five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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A firefighter’s breathe

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daronda Marsh, right, a customer support technician with the 35th Force Support Squadron, straps on and checks the seal of her self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, as Airman 1st Class Thomas Ulrich, left, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, walks her through the process at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. Marsh jumped at the opportunity to join five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. The initiative affords service members of all ranks from across the installation an opportunity to live a day in another’s boots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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AF firefighter, flames keep burnin'

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, the logistics NCO in charge with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, poses in front of a firetruck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2016. Williams is a native of Ocala, Florida, home to the Florida State Fire College. Williams said, like many from his home town, he knew he always wanted to be a firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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AF firefighter, flames keep burnin'

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, the logistics NCO in charge with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, dons his fire helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2016. Firefighters are given approximately one minute to fully suit up in their protective gear so they can quickly respond to calls. The equipment can protect firefighters up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for around five minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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