Kunsan firefighters teach leadership fire extermination skills

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Vincent Beausoleil, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, ensures a fire proximity suit fits here June 27. The suits are designed to protect firefighters from high temperatures, especially near fires of extreme temperatures such as aircraft fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ciara Wymbs)

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Kunsan firefighters teach leadership fire extermination skills

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Wolf Pack leadership prepares to enter a simulated burning building here June 27. In firefighting, a fireman would never go into a dangerous situation in a fire or rescue incident alone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ciara Wymbs)

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Kunsan firefighters teach leadership fire extermination skills

Published June 29, 2011
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Wolf Pack leadership received an orientation on the day-to-day lives of firefighters here June 27.

Wolf Pack firefighters are responsible for controlling and extinguishing aircraft, structure, wildland and miscellaneous fires partnering with allies to provide security and stability.

They are also tasked with protecting people and the environment from hazardous material and work in conjunction with other base agencies to ensure the 8th Fighter Wing can successfully complete its well-known mission in support of the Pacific Air Forces.

Leadership toured these facilities to get a great grasp on the working conditions and available equipment Wolf Pack firefighters have at their disposal for ensuring base safety.