Firefighters put out the heat

The burn pit is ignited and ready for Airmen to begin training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. The Airmen in the tower control the propane being released. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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A 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter reaches for his helmet at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. Aircraft live fire burns are done once every six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suit up before an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. A two-man crew of firefighters consists of a nozzleman and crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Senior Airman Joshua McCreath, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, is suited up and ready to fight fires at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. Aircraft live fire burns are done once every six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron are about to enter the burn pit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. Five Airmen proceeded into the pit, two two-man crews and an instructor to put out the fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron enter the burn pit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. A two-man crew of firefighters consists of a nozzleman and crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron advance on the fire during an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. Five Airmen proceeded into the pit, two two-man crews and an instructor to put out the fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. While two crews go out to fight the fires, a third stands by in case they are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters put out the heat

Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during an aircraft live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. While two crews go out to fight the fires, a third stands by in case they are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters put out the heat

Two 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters start breaking down the hoses after live fire burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. Aircraft live fire burns are done once every six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)

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Firefighters put out the heat

Published Sept. 19, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The burn pit is ignited and ready for Airmen to begin training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2017. The Airmen in the tower control the propane being released. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stuart Bright)