Aviano Air Base

Fire suppression system

Col. Brian Beers, 31st Maintenance Group commander, activates the fire suppressor system in Hangar 1 during a systems test, June 18, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Fire suppression systems using high-expansion foam are designed to control fires quickly while decreasing the amount of damage to aircraft, equipment and other materials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Fire suppression system

Foam from high-expansion foam generators falls to the ground in Hangar 1 during a systems check, June 18, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. In the event of a fire, the foam works to separate the flame source from the fuel surface and then begins to cool the fuel and surrounding metal surfaces for recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Fire suppression system

Foam falls to the ground during a fire suppression test, June 18, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The biodegradable foam solution is consisted of water, high expansion foam and air, which works to smother flames and prevent reigniting. Leftover foam is dissipated by running water through the generators; from there, Airmen sweep the left over water and foam out of the hangar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

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Newly installed fire suppression system tested

Published June 20, 2014