7/23/2012 - Paulo Rocha, Portuguese Fire Academy instructor, instructs firefighters on vehicle extrication in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Paulo Rocha, Portuguese Fire Academy instructor, instructs firefighters on vehicle extrication in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Paulo Rocha, Portuguese Fire Academy instructor, briefs the firefighters of his expectations during the vehicle extrication exercise in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Jose Dutra, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, suits up for a vehicle extrication exercise, in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Jose Silva, 65th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, gives his team a pep talk before an exercise in Angra, Azores, July, 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineering Squadron use a hydraulic tool during a vehicle extrication exercise in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Paulo Rocha observes a firefighter using the hydraulic tool to remove a vehicle door during an exercise in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Bruno Costa, 65th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, listens to feedback following a vehicle extrication exercise in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineering Squadron remove a simulated injured person from a vehicle during an exercise in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

7/23/2012 - Paulo Rocha, Portuguese Fire Academy instructor, provides feedback following a vehicle extrication exercise in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)