Firefighters from the 162nd Civil Engineer Squadron and the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron took part in joint live-fire exercises focused on aircraft rescue and firefighting, the source reported Oct. 13, 2026.
More than 50 personnel practiced suppressing aircraft fires, extricating victims and coordinating incident command. The scenarios were intended to improve the units’ aircraft-rescue firefighting capabilities and interoperability across the Total Force, according to the source.
The supplied report did not specify where the training took place or provide additional details about the exercise.
