4/24/2012 - Paul Nowak and Stuart Vaughn, firefighters at Maxwell Air Force Base, check equipment prior to training on April 19. Equipment is checked daily to maintain readiness at the fire station. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

4/24/2012 - Paul Nowak, firefighter at Maxwell Air Force Base, checks his firefighter suit before a training exercise on April 19. Fire protection suits must be in working condition to be able to protect firemen in dangerous situations. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

4/24/2012 - Jonalan Wright, firefighter at Maxwell Air Force Base, suits up for a training exercise on April 18. Firemen must be dressed in full gear and on the truck within 60 seconds of the alarm sounding. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

4/24/2012 - Maxwell fire fighters prepare to rush into action before simulated burning aircraft training on April 19. The trucks are parked away from the inferno at first to prepare for entering the situation in a timely manner. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

4/24/2012 - A simulated aircraft is ignited to begin a training exercise at Maxwell Air Force Base on April 19. The flames are switched on and off manually to ensure the situation is handled properly. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

4/24/2012 - Maxwell Fire Department firefighters spray a simulated burning aircraft during a training scenario on April 19. The fire department trains regularly to increase readiness and stay proficient in their craft. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)

4/24/2012 - Maxwell Fire Department firefighters battle the blazing inferno during a training session on April 19. The spray is aimed at the base of the fire strategically to put out the flames as quickly as possible. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)