U.S. Air Force Civil Engineers: "Airmen from the 902 CES at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, TX, conducted aerial ladder training to enhance firefighting capabilities critical to installation protection. As the “Gateway to the Air Force,” JBSA receives approximately 35,000 new recruits each year, making firefighter proficiency essential to protecting the people, infrastructure, and training pipeline that sustain the mission. Utilizing a specialized vehicle equipped with a hydraulic, extendable platform, firefighters honed their skills in managing high-pressure water streams to simulate extinguishing large-scale fires. The Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial training course develops essential expertise for safely responding to emergencies in multi-story and complex environments. By mastering elevated water delivery systems, the 902 CES reinforces its readiness to safeguard personnel, infrastructure, and mission-critical assets across the installation, ensuring uninterrupted support to Air Force training and operations. USAF 📸 by Kathryn R.C. Reaves" #jointbasesanantonio #airforce #firefighters #3E7X1 #FirefightingHeroes