9th CES fire fighters test, certify fire hoses Published May 2, 2019 By Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department performed an annual fire hose certification April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. During the inspection the fire fighters look for leaks, bulges, and other damage.