Air Force Reserve firefighters bring the heat to Phoenix at Luke Air Force Base Published March 20, 2013 By Tech Sgt. Louis Vega Jr. 944th Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The 944th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted their annual live fire training this month during the Unit Training Assembly at the Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Tech. Sgt. Gerald Wile, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection supply manager, did a pre-inspection of the training plane, equipment of the facility, and the surrounding area. Then the fire was lit and the firefighters went to work putting out the flames. It took the team just minutes to get the staged fire under control. The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Assistant Chief of Training, Mr. Steven Kinkade, provided guidance and ensured the pre inspection and the training went off without a hitch. "I am always impressed with the expertise of our 944th Fighter Wing firefighters. Their willingness to train this way is one of the reasons our Reserve firefighters are experts in their field. It's dangerous work, and I'm proud of these Airmen for their dedication and service to others," said Col. Anne Gunter, commander, 944th Mission Support Group.