Firefighting 101: Vance Fire Department heats things up for wing leaders
(Photo by Capt. Tony Wickman) John Wilkins, Vance Fire Department driver/operator, helps Col. Bryan Benson, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, secure his personal protective equipment before responding to a simulated aircraft fire at the Vance airfield rescue firefighting facility at the south end of the runway Aug. 22. Colonel Benson and Col. Christopher Thelen, 71st Mission Support Group commander, joined the fire department for hands-on training.