51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

U.S Staff Sgt. Devon Smith, firefighter with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, wraps a cord around the edge of a fire truck during a mass casualty exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The firefighters used the cord to raise and lower a stretcher to rescue a simulated victim out of a burining building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)

51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

Firefighters with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department prepare a simulated victim to be treated by medical personnel during a mass casualty exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The fire department worked closely with the 51st Medical Group to evaluate their response time and training on evacuating casualties from a high angle, transporting them to medical care and receiving treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)

51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

Firefighters with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department evacuate a simulated victim from a burning building during a mass casualty exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The fire department worked closely with the 51st Medical Group field response team to evaluate high angle rescue operations, patient treatment and packaging and receiving patients for transport to a medical facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)

51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

Firefighters with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department lower a stretcher to evacuate a victim from a simulated burning building during a mass casualty exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The firefighters used the exercise to evaluate their knowledge in the proper use of rope and rescue equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)

51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

U.S Staff Sgt. Devon Smith, firefighter with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, secures the driver door with axes during a mass casualty exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The firefighters conducted high angle rescue training to better familiarize themselves with saving the lives of trapped victims using rope rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)

51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Salas, station captain with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight, receives a simulated emergency call during an exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The joint mass causality exercise included members from the 51st Medical Group field response team and emergency services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

51st CES execute high-angle rescue training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Salas, station captain at the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Martinez crew chief at the 51st CES fire and emergency services flight, secure a simulated patient for evacuation during an exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2018. The joint mass causality exercise included members from the 51st Medical Group field response team and emergency services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

51st CES firefighters execute high-angle rescue training

Published Sept. 25, 2018
By Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler & Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office