5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes an ongoing fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Fire prevention professionals receive regular training to stay ready to handle everything from bush fires to flames caused by burning rocket fuel and hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes an ongoing fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Fire prevention professionals must receive regular training to stay ready to handle everything from bush fires to flames caused by burning rocket fuel and hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialists extinguish an ongoing fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. A fire hose's typical operating pressure ranges from 116 to 290 pounds per square inch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist extinguishes an ongoing fire during a live jet fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. A fire hose's typical operating pressure ranges from 116 to 290 pounds per square inch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

An aircraft fire training facility burns during a live fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Live burn training keeps firefighters prepared and provides them with a realistic fire experience before responding to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes an ongoing fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Live burn training keeps firefighters prepared and provides them with a realistic fire experience before responding to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist walks away from an extinguished aircraft fire training facility during a live fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. These military firefighters protect the environment, people and property against fires and disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team prepares for a live structure fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. It’s customary for firefighters to wear helmets that indicate their rank: white for chief, red for crew chief or captain, black for lieutenant and yellow for firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

Chief Master Sgt. Anik Emery exits an aircraft fire training facility during a live structure fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. It's customary for firefighters to wear helmets that indicate their rank: white for chief, red for crew chief or captain, black for lieutenant and yellow for fireman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team exits an aircraft fire training facility before a live structure fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Military firefighters protect the environment, people and property against fires and disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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5CES firefighters tackle the blaze

Published Sept. 19, 2025
By Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team executes a live fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 16, 2025. Live burn training keeps firefighters prepared and provides them with a realistic fire experience before responding to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)