ORE scenario has explosive results

A fire truck from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron arrives on scene after receiving a call that approximately 600 gallons of fuel had leaked from a tanker during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. The fuel leak was an inject scenario created to test the fire department’s response time during the ORE. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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A team of firefighters from 35th Civil Engineer Squadron act as simulated casualties after a fuel leak resulted in an explosion during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. With over 600 gallons of fuel leaking, the simulated explosion led to several casualties. The scenario was designed by 35 CES Wing Inspection Team members to test the capabilities of their Airmen during wartime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Antonio Quinones, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of facilities, and Airman 1st Class Timothy Carraway, 35 LRS fuels distribution technician, respond to a radio transmission of a simulated fire disaster during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. Firefighters set up a contained area and notified members of the 35th Medical Group and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron to enforce proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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ORE scenario has explosive results

Firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron utilize their high pressure water hose and fight a fire created from a simulated fuel leak during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. The simulated fire was a result of an ORE scenario that involved over 600 gallons of fuel leaking from a nearby tanker truck. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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Firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron respond and transport simulated casualties to mortuary affairs during an Operation Readiness Exercise scenario at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. Several firefighters battled flames and provided first aid after a simulated fuel tanker explosion inject during Phase II of the ORE. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department transport a simulated fallen comrade after a fuel explosion during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. These exercise situations train Airmen to sharpen their life saving skills for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Escobar, 35th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, prepares paperwork for simulated casualties at the mortuary affairs building during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. Fallen Airmen during ORE scenarios are sent to mortuary affairs to be processed for records and examinations prior to being transported. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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ORE scenario has explosive results

Published May 7, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- While responding to a simulated fuel leak during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise, members from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department encountered an explosion, resulting in several firefighter casualties.

Once the attack is over and the order "Limited release" is given, Airmen from the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron Post-Attack Reconnaissance team sweep the perimeter of their facility for injuries and damage.

After identifying the causalities, the PAR team notifies emergency response units and continues clearing.

Within moments, two fire trucks arrive to extinguish the fire and transfer fallen Airmen to mortuary affairs to simulate further paperwork and begin the notification process.

The training provided to 35th Fighter Wing Airmen during an ORE is designed to test their response capabilities during wartime scenarios.