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Hakan Erdal, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, (left), and Bulut Hepsag, 39th CES crew chief, (right), respond to a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The firefighters participated in the exercise to ensure they are equipped and ready for emergencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

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Erhan Dadali, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Driver Operator, respond to a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The firefighters responded to the crash site, extinguished the remaining flames that were present and proceeded to clear any passengers and crew on board away from danger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

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Malik Kucuk, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, respond to a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft fires are one of many services the base firefighters are qualified to respond to in emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

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A firefighter from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Incirlik Fire Emergency Services, participates in a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik Fire Emergency Services consist of more than 80 personnel with a goal to provide the best response capabilities during emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. James Shreve, 39th Maintenance Squadron quality assurance munitions inspector, test the smoke machine used to replicate an engine prop fire during a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th Air Base Wing Inspector General Team coordinated the exercise to ensure Incirlik’s members are ready to respond to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

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Mildred Rosado'Canales, 39th Medical Group Ambulance Services medical technician, responds to reported casualties during a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Multiple units from the 39th Air Base Wing participated in the exercise to gain proficiency in emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)

Fahrenheit 39th: Team Incirlik rises above flames

Published Oct. 31, 2014
By Airman Cory W. Bush
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- First responders practice for real world emergencies in a simulated aircraft mishap Oct. 30, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Units from across Incirlik team up to ensure they are equipped and ready for emergencies at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman Cory W. Bush/Released)