15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Bibbee, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, simulates being incapacitated during a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. In the event that a member of the 15th Maintenance Squadron and 154th MXS aircraft fuel systems is unsuccessful in rescuing an incapacitated Airman inside an aircraft fuel tank, the fire department will be called for assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

Hawaii Federal Fire Department attempts to rescue a simulated patient during a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. In the event that a member of the 15th Maintenance Squadron and 154th MXS aircraft fuel systems is unsuccessful in rescuing an incapacitated Airman inside an aircraft fuel tank, the fire department will be called for assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

Hawaii Federal Fire Department firefighter uses a radio to communicate during a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. In the event that a member of the 15th Maintenance Squadron and 154th MXS aircraft fuel systems is unsuccessful in rescuing an incapacitated Airman inside an aircraft fuel tank, the fire department will be called for assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

Hawaii Federal Fire Department participates in a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. In the event that a member of the 15th Maintenance Squadron and 154th MXS aircraft fuel systems is unsuccessful in rescuing an incapacitated Airman inside an aircraft fuel tank, the fire department will be called for assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William McManus, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, moves inside a confined space simulating a KC-135 Stratotanker fuel tank opening on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. Aircraft Fuel Systems specialists participate in confined space training exercises to prepare for emergencies during routine fuel tank repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Bibbee, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, participates as a simulated patient during a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. Aircraft Fuel Systems specialists participate in confined space training exercises to prepare for emergencies during routine fuel tank repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William McManus, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, exits a confined space after rescuing a simulated incapacitated Airman during an exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. Members of Aircraft Fuel Systems need to maneuver inside aircraft fuel tanks to perform various maintenance tasks, including isolating fuel leaks, repairing and troubleshooting components and replacing parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Bibbee, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, puts on an oxygen mask during a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. Members of the 15th Maintenance Squadron and the 154th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Fuel Systems Flight need to enter fuel tanks to perform various maintenance tasks, including isolating fuel leaks, repairing and troubleshooting components and replacing parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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15th & 154th Maintenance Squadron conduct a confined space exercise on JBPHH

Published Feb. 7, 2025
By Senior Airman Mark Sulaica

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Bibbee, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, simulates being incapacitated during a confined space exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 6, 2025. In the event that a member of the 15th Maintenance Squadron and 154th MXS aircraft fuel systems is unsuccessful in rescuing an incapacitated Airman inside an aircraft fuel tank, the fire department will be called for assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)