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18th CES hosts fire muster challenge

Tech. Sgt. Jordan Oswald, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, participates in the fire muster challenge Keiser sled event during National Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. The competition gave bystanders and participants an opportunity to see and experience the various types of physical exertion firefighters must prepare for when responding to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th CES hosts fire muster challenge

Tech. Sgt. Justin Campos, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, participates in the fire muster challenge kettlebell run during National Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. The competition gave bystanders and participants an opportunity to see and experience the various types of physical exertion firefighters must prepare for when responding to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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18th CES hosts fire muster challenge

Senior Airman Armand Vidovic, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, begins the fire muster challenge kettlebell run during National Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. The competitive event was part of a week-long effort to promote fire safety and prevention to the Team Kadena community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Medical Group assess simulated crash victims during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. Medical personnel are responsible for assessing injuries and demonstrating the proper care required for crash victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron secure the area of a simulated crash site during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. In the event of a major accident, firefighters will secure the area, rescue victims from the site and provide first aid until medical personnel arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron recover a mannequin from the simulated crash site of an U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. After the area surrounding the site of an accident is secure, first responders can start recovering victims and provide care for them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron prepare to extinguish a simulated fire from the simulated crash of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. The first response step taken during a MARE is securing the area and dealing with imminent dangers, such as fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron put out a simulated fire from a simulated U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crash during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. The MARE is conducted to test the readiness and response capabilities of the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

The 18th Civil Engineering Squadron simulates extinguishing a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle fire during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. The MARE tests the response times and processes of various units on Kadena, familiarizing the units with emergency procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle McGurn, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron station chief, holds his helmet by his side during the closing speech of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. The job of a firefighter requires not just physical toughness, but emotional and mental resilience when protecting communities from fires and disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Cristi, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire officer, Airman 1st Class Curvin Snyder, middle, and Brian Arime, right, 18th CES firefighters, listen to the closing speech of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. The memorial stair climb was held to honor not just the fallen first responders, but everyone who lost their lives on that day 20 years prior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Curvin Snyder, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, takes off his personal protective equipment after participating in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. Made of many layers of heat-resistant fabric, the bulky pants and jacket worn by firefighters help protect them from the many dangerous conditions they may encounter on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter hangs a tag with a fallen firefighter on it during a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. One of several memorial events during the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the stair climb underscored the motto “Never Forget,” a promise to never forget the events of that day and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denton McGuire, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, climbs another story during a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron, 18th Medical Group, 18th Civil Engineer Group, as well as Kadena community members and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma firefighters, worked together to climb the equivalent of the 110 stories at the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Walter Pitt, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, tightly grips the photo of a firefighter who lost their life during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as he climbs another story of stairs in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, attacks on the World Trade Center in N.Y., firefighters and members of the community participated side-by-side in a stair climb as a symbol of the heroic journey 343 firefighters took 20 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Houseman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, hangs a tag representing a fallen firefighter on the wall during a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. Participants at the event carried a tag with the photo and name of one of the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001, to the top floor and hung it on a wall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Morrison, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, receives encouragement while carrying extra weight during a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. In addition to wearing gear weighing approximately 60 pounds, some participants chose to carry additional weight while completing the symbolic climb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Fallen firefighters remembered during 9/11 memorial climb

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Group firefighters prepare to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2021. The event paid tribute to the 343 firefighters from the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives saving others during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Kadena's first responders compete in Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing break a sweat playing volleyball during Battle of the Badges at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2021. First responders from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and Fire Department, including 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron medics embedded within the Fire Department, competed in outdoor recreational games such as volleyball, cornhole and Kubb during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Kadena's first responders compete in Battle of the Badges

18th Security Forces Squadron defenders prepare to block during a volleyball match at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2021. Battle of the Badges aimed to bring together first responders and build team morale between badge wearers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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