56th Fighter Wing Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, pour out water to simulate a fuel spill, May 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise simulated scenarios where responders practiced containment and mitigation techniques for fuel spills. Exercises like these are essential for preparing response teams to safeguard the environment in real emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

56th Fighter Wing Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, map out their route during a fuel spill exercise, May 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise simulated scenarios where responders practiced containment and mitigation techniques for fuel spills. Exercises like these are essential for preparing response teams to safeguard the environment in real emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

56th Fighter Wing Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, inspect vents during a fuel spill exercise, May 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise simulated scenarios where responders practiced containment and mitigation techniques for fuel spills. Exercises like these are essential for preparing response teams to safeguard the environment in real emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

56th Fighter Wing Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sheldy Pacaña, 56th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering technician, receives info during a simulated fuel spill exercise, May 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise simulated scenarios where responders practiced containment and mitigation techniques for fuel spills. Exercises like these are essential for response preparing teams to safeguard the environment in real emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

56th Fighter Wing Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, roll up their hoses during a fuel spill exercise, May 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise simulated scenarios where responders practiced containment and mitigation techniques for fuel spills. Exercises like these are essential for preparing response teams to safeguard the environment in real emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

56th Fighter Wing Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

Published May 15, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove
56th Fighter Wing

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, pour out water to simulate a fuel spill, May 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise simulated scenarios where responders practiced containment and mitigation techniques for fuel spills. Exercises like these are essential for preparing response teams to safeguard the environment in real emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)