2nd CES FIRE DEPARTMENT

• Origins: The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire Department is part of the 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, with roots tracing back to World War II. • Strategic Role: The department provides fire protection for one of the Air Force’s largest bomber bases, safeguarding B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, personnel, and critical infrastructure. • Firefighting Prowess: The 2nd CES Fire Department utilizes specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles capable of handling massive aviation fuel fires. • Humanitarian Response: Members have deployed to support emergency response after Hurricane Katrina, providing disaster relief and rescue operations in the local community. • Training Excellence: The department conducts joint training with local fire departments and emergency services, enhancing interoperability for both military and civilian emergencies. • Historic Save: In 2013, the department responded to a B-52 engine fire, successfully extinguishing the blaze and preventing catastrophic loss of the aircraft. • 24/7 Operations: Firefighters work around the clock, ready to respond to emergencies ranging from aircraft incidents to hazardous material spills and structural fires. • Community Involvement: The department hosts fire prevention weeks, educational tours, and school visits, teaching fire safety to thousands of children and families annually. • International Deployments: Firefighters from the 2nd CES have served in overseas operations, supporting airfields in deployed environments during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. • Awards and Recognition: The 2nd CES Fire Department has earned multiple Air Force-level Fire Department of the Year awards for excellence in mission support and innovation.