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Show fQMES June 17,2010 FIREFIGHTERS TRAIN ON FLIGHT LINE -i^^'-K'^^'^-^^'^^rW^i^'^^^^™^ «-• -^ Left, firefighter Master Sgt. Nolan Smith, 419th Civil Engineer Squadron, releases the canopy lock to allow the canopy to be opened from the outside. Above, fire trucks from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron wait in preparation for a training exercise to begin. The intense training involved the simulation of an unconscious pilot trapped in an F-16 cockpit with the aircraft on fire. After "extinguishing" the simulated fire, firefighters then manually opened the canopy. Once they were able to access the pilot, they released his harnesses and extracted him from the cockpit. Each member of the rescue team has an assigned position, whether it is to chock the aircraft, raise the canopy or pull out the pilot. The team trains regularly to prepare for real world situations. STAFF SGT. KVLE BRASIER/U.S. Air Force Firefighters Staff Sgt. Jonathan Jimenez and Staff Sgt. Jeffery Griffen, 419th Civil Engineer Squadron, place a ladder against the F-16 Fighting Falcon to gain access to the trapped pilot. Firefighters Staff Sgt. Jeffery Griffen and Staff Sgt. Chad Carrier, 419th Civil Engineer Squadron, start releasing straps and harness as soon as they can access the trapped pilot, Lt. Col. Eric Roman, 419th Wing Plans, as the canopy is lifted. iummer opportunity for teens to earn college money could help parents out o you have a teen driving you crazy? SleepI ing in 'til noon? Eating all your food? Refusing to mow the lawn? A new program could be your solution. Y.E.S.! This program is available at Hill Air Force Base to$aelp your teen earn money for college. If your chjjci,has completed the eighth grade and has not yeSt graduated from high school they may be eli- gible. The Y.E.S. (Youth Employment Skills) program allows active duty dependents an opportunity to learn valuable employment skills and gain school money while benefiting the Hill AFB community. The Air Force Aid Society will put aside $4 for every volunteer hour your teen performs for their post secondary education or training, which the so- ciety will redeem after high school graduation. There are many volunteer opportunities available on base, such as the Youth Center, the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Hill Aerospace Museum. For questions concerning this program or to register, call the Hill AFB Youth Center at (801) 777-2419. * |