Water seeps out of a fire hose as firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pack up their gear after extinguishing a mock aircraft fire on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. In order for a fire hose to be stored efficiently, the water in the hose needs to be drained and the hose must be rolled or stacked neatly to fit back inside the fire truck. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron use a radio to communicate with other emergency personnel on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. Firefighters, bomb disposal technicians and other emergency management personnel responded to a simulated downed aircraft carrying weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to enter a burning mock aircraft on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. Temperatures from the mock aircraft could reach up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Firefighters must use caution when entering high temperature areas; any liquids inside the suit can turn into steam causing serious harm or even death. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
A fire truck douses a mock aircraft with water on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron used the trucks to drench the burning aircraft as they approached the scene to save time and help extinguish the blaze. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron douse a mock aircraft with water on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. The mock aircraft was set on fire to simulate a downed aircraft carrying a nuclear weapon. Firefighters have to work quickly to extinguish flames in scenarios involving armaments to prevent collateral damage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
A firefighter from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron places his mask in a decontamination storage unit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. In order to avoid further contamination, members must remove all affected equipment and clothing when processing through a decontamination zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
An Airman from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron checks a firefighter for radiation contamination during an exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. The exercise helped emergency personnel receive first-hand experience on how to handle an aircraft accident with nuclear weapons on board. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a simulated contamination sweep on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. Once a sweep is made and the area is clear, a decontamination zone is setup. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
Tech. Sgt. Chad Brock, 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, sets up a radiation detection device during an exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. Radiation devices are set up throughout decontamination zones to detect biological contaminants and monitor the flow of radiation in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pull a fire hose during an exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16. The exercise helps test and train emergency personnel on how to handle downed aircraft carrying nuclear weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)