Features Silver Flag firefighters fight flames June 19, 2014 Photos by Airman Larissa Greatwood Cadre prepare the burn house for Silver Flag training June 5 on Ramstein. The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters were joined by firefighters from six other bases around the world to participate in training. A fire truck sits as 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare for Silver Flag training June 5 on Ramstein. Each fire truck is capable of carrying 3,000 gallons of water. Firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron pull the fire hose through the burn house on Ramstein. The CES firefighters were joined by firefighters from six other bases around the world to participate in Silver Flag training. Firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron wait for their cue to enter the burn house for Silver Flag training. The CES firefighters participated in the event to practice putting out fires in the burn house and simulated aircraft. Firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron put out a fire on the simulated aircraft during Silver Flag training. The CES firefighters’ Silver Flag training gave them the opportunity to put out fires during multiple scenarios. Silver Flag’s main goal is to train Airmen for contingency deployments and assists in building partnership capacities by training allied partners. Tags: 86th Civil Engineer Squadron × Silver Flag « Previous × Next » Share Tweet