Emergency responders react swiftly to accident simulation

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  • By Amn Kenna Jackson
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
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.