Air Force first responders work emergency best practices

Photo By Todd Cromar | (Left to right) Chad Carrier, lead firefighter, and Airman 1st Class Joseph Brock, fire protection apprentice, both with 775th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department, practice cutting into a salvaged canopy for the purpose of emergency aircrew extraction Jan. 24, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This was one of several scenarios practiced during an emergency responder working group exercise attended by first responders from across the Air Force to explore emergency engine shutdown and aircrew extraction best practices specific to F-35 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)  

HILL AFB, UTAH, UNITED STATES

02.02.2023

Story by Todd Cromar 

Hill Air Force Base

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - Fire, safety and program representatives recently gathered at Hill Air Force Base to take part in an emergency response working group to establish emergency engine shutdown and aircrew extraction best practices specific to F-35 aircraft.

Civilian and military personnel representing fire departments from Hill AFB, Eglin AFB, Florida, Eielson AFB, Alaska, Luke AFB, Arizona, Lockheed Martin, the Navy, 388th Fighter Wing, and F-35 Joint Program Office participated in the two-day event.

• Date Taken: 02.02.2023
• Date Posted: 02.01.2023 17:24
• Story ID: 437657
• Location: HILL AFB, UTAH, US