Emergency responders react swiftly to accident simulation
By Amn Kenna Jackson, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
/ Published August 26, 2011
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Air Self-Defense member applies moulage makeup to a role player in preparation for a major accident response exercise Aug. 26. The MARE is used to provide training to improve real world readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Elaine Ortiz-Harrison, moulage team chief, creates simulated injuries on a role player participating in a major accident response exercise Aug. 26. Moulage gives the exercise a more realistic feeling and look. (U.S. Air Force photos/ Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Elaine Ortiz-Harrison, moulage team chief, applies makeup to resemble a bruise on a role player participating in a major accident response exercise Aug. 26. Moulage gives the exercise a more realistic appearance and helps emotionally prepare the first responders when dealing with real victims. (U.S. Air Force photos/ Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Role players of a simulated Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crash wait for medical care on the flightline during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. Approximately 100 volunteers participated as simulated role players during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron simulate putting out an aircraft fire on the flightline here during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. The MARE provides training to improve real world readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Security Forces Squadron transport a role player from the flightline during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. The MARE prepared emergency responders for the possibility of a real world accident during the upcoming Misawa Air Fest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Role players of a simulated Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon wait for medical care on the flightline here during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. Approximately 100 volunteers participated as role players during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Mandy Miller, right, 35th Medical Group, assesses a role player of a simulated Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon plane crash on the flightline here during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. The MARE prepared emergency responders for the possibility of a real world accident during the upcoming Misawa Air Fest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Lacy Bryington, left, 35th Medical Group, escorts an injured role player away from a simulated crash scene during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. The MARE prepared emergency responders for the possibility of a real world accident during the upcoming Misawa Air Fest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Emergency vehicles respond to a simulated Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crash scene during a major accident response exercise here Aug. 26. The MARE prepared emergency responders for the possibility of a real world accident during the upcoming Misawa Air Fest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --
Emergency responders participated in a major accident response exercise Aug. 26 here.
The base is preparing to host more than 150,000 attendees at the annual Misawa Air Fest Sept. 4 here. There will be eight aircraft demonstrations and several static displays.
The MARE will help to ensure the safety and security of base residents and the local community.
"By having all players working from their actual duty positions and especially working with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts, our Air Fest emergency responders can gain proficiency in key tasks that they - hopefully never have to use." said Lt. Col. Baumgartner, 35th Fighter Wing inspector general.
During the MARE, emergency responders were called to the scene of a simulated F-16 Fighter Falcon crash site. The objective of a MARE is to ensure that the on-base emergency responders are adequately equipped to handle any accidents that may occur.
"The MARE allows U.S. and JASDF first and emergency responders to train together in a realistic manner," said Baumgartner.