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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Staff Sgt. Demarcus Oliver, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter crew chief, supports a dummy during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Training up to twice per week, firefighters ensure they remain constantly ready for possible emergencies, such as building evacuations and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron exit a fire engine during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters train on a regular basis in order to maintain constant readiness for emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Yoshimi Sakurai and Senior Airman Brandon Hudson, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, ascend a stairwell during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Sakurai and Hudson carried hoses and tools up 13 flights of stairs to reach the top where simulated victims needed to be evacuated and carried out to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Yoshimi Sakurai, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, connects hoses during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The drill enabled firefighters to become familiar with fire and rescue procedures for the air traffic control tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Ready to catch you

An aircraft barrier cable is secured by Airman 1st Class Hayden Skidmore, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen were taught proper methods for securing the cable to ensure preparedness for an in-flight emergency, in the event of one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Ready to catch you

Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, demonstrates how to properly secure an aircraft barrier cable Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To ensure optimum performance of the cable when aircraft approach, it’s important to keep it properly aligned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Ready to catch you

Staff Sgt. Fardad Alimehri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production and barrier maintenance technician, simulates an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The aircraft barrier catches an aircraft as it makes its landing, ensuring security for the aircraft and pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Ready to catch you

Airman 1st Class Carson Price, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, directs personnel in aircraft barrier shacks Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. After an aircraft landing simulation, the cable of an aircraft barrier needed to be pulled back into the barrier shacks so it could be ready to use for other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Ready to catch you

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to reel in a cable inside an aircraft barrier shack Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During a training scenario, Airmen from the 18th CES simulated an aircraft landing on an aircraft barrier. After the aircraft was secured, the cable used to catch the aircraft needed to be pulled back into position to be used again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Ready to catch you

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for aircraft barrier training Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES conducted aircraft barrier training to ensure preparedness in the event of an in-flight emergency. The aircraft barrier is designed to catch an aircraft as it lands on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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Kadena airfield operations

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Oshkosh Striker fire truck stands ready during a hot refueling exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. With a top speed of 70-mph and an engine capable of 1,950 foot-pounds of torque at 1,400 rpm, fire suppression teams can respond immediately to emergencies anywhere on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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Rising up

Kenichi Shimajiri, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, stands in front of a fire truck July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Shimajiri was a firefighter for 23 years at Kadena before becoming a fire inspector. As a fire inspector, Shimajiri is responsible for ensuring buildings are free of fire hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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