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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron extract a mock victim from a vehicle during a simulated accident as part of a Fire Prevention Week demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2024. Various hydraulic tools such as cutters, spreaders and rams are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist in the extrication of victims from vehicle accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fight a simulated car fire during a Fire Prevention Week demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2025. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed annually during the week of Oct. 9 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

An attendee and their dog pose for a photo before a fire and vehicle extrication demonstration during Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2025. Fire Prevention Week included events to educate the Kadena community about fire safety and prevention.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

Sparky greets attendees of a fire and vehicle extrication demonstration during Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2025. The Fire Prevention Week showcased the department’s capabilities and gave families an up-close look at the tools and equipment used in emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

Tametoki Ota, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, demonstrates a forcible entry during an open house at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2025. The Fire Prevention Week showcased the department’s capabilities and gave families an up-close look at the tools and equipment used in emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Breitbach, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, poses for a photo with Sparky at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2025. Families explored firefighting equipment and watched live demonstrations as part of Fire Prevention Week activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Arnett, 18th Wing deputy commander, and members from the 18th Civil Engineer Group pose for a photo in front of the 2025 Fire Prevention proclamation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2025. The proclamation was hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron to raise awareness of fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing and Government of Japan officials pose for a group photo in front of an F-15C Eagle during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. During the exercise, Government of Japan officials and 18th CES furthered ways to coordinate between the U.S. military and local agencies, showcasing the 18th CES’ emergency response capabilities and developing stronger ties with the host nation's emergency response agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javanni Roman, right, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, explains the capabilities of the F-15C Eagle to Government of Japan officials during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Government of Japan officials and 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen inspect an F-15C Eagle static display during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. During the exercise, Government of Japan officials and 18 CES furthered coordination efforts between the U.S. military and local agencies, showcasing the 18 CES’ emergency response capabilities and developing stronger ties with the host nation's emergency response agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency with an F-15C Eagle during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Mr. Mitsuo Yamaguchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department lead instructor, briefs Government of Japan officials on how Kadena’s fire department responds to an aircraft emergency during the live demonstration portion of a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to GoJ officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Kawagutchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, speaks on the fire response procedures in the event of an aircraft mishap during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristofer Perry, right, 623rd Air Control Squadron weapons director, provides translations for the opening remarks during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Brig Gen John Gallemore, center, 18th Wing commander, and Mr. Teruhiko Moriwaki, Okinawa Crisis Management director, attend a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, concerning aircraft mishaps, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo after a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. “We hope that our JASDF counterparts leave this training with a better understanding of our capabilities. We also hope that this opportunity sparks the beginning of future bilateral collaboration efforts with our host-nation allies,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Stewart, 18th CES Emergency Response non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight demonstrate proper decontamination procedures during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, 18th CES showcased a sensitive site exercise, demonstrating CES technicians donning their mission-oriented protective posture gear while simulating a post-attack reconnaissance check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers watch Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight perform a sensitive site exploitation demonstration during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. The SSE demonstrated CES technicians donning their mission-oriented protective posture gear while simulating a post-attack reconnaissance check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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