JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Firefighters from the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) fire and emergency services, put additional gloves on before picking up a simulated victim for transport during an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. The 673d CES participated in an exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise is used to test their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provide support to medical personnel throughout the scenario.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preparation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Louis Larousse, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) fire and emergency services crew chief, speaks to a small group of Airmen firefighters regarding an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. Airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing and the 673d CES fire and emergency services participated in an exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise tests their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provide training for possible incidents. The Airmen were given feedback and an opportunity to learn from the scenario at the end of the exercise.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Louis Larousse, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) fire emergency services crew chief, speaks to a small group of Soldiers acting as victims during the active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. Larousse is a crew chief on Fire Engine #2 and was a lead participant in the exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. This exercise provided a scenario and specific training on possible threats. The Airmen were given feedback and an opportunity to learn from the scenario at the end of the exercise.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Airman 1st Class Alec Cagle, a 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Matthew Keenan, a 673d CES safety officer, during an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. The 673d CES participated in an exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise is used to test their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provide training for possible incidents.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Airman 1st Class Brittney Jordan, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, covers a simulated victim with an emergency blanket during an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. The 673d CES fire and emergency services participated in an exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise is used to test their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provide training for possible incidents and provide support to medical personnel throughout the scenario.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Airman 1st Class Brittney Jordan, a 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, covers a simulated victim with an emergency blanket during an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. The 673d CES fire and emergency services participated in an exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise is used to test their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provide training for possible incidents.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Louis Larousse, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) fire and emergency services crew chief, directs Airmen firefighters during an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. Larousse is a crew chief for Fire Engine #2 and was a lead participant in the exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. Airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing and the 673d CES fire and emergency services participated in the exercise to test their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provide training for possible incidents.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Airman 1st Class Alec Cagle, a 673d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, counts people present during an active-shooter exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 17, 2018. The 673d CES participated in an exercise in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise is used to prepare for possible real-world scenarios. The Airmen were given feedback and an opportunity to learn from the scenario at the end of the exercise.

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JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preparation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

Published May 22, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Crystal A. Jenkins
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The exercise was planned in preparations for the Arctic Thunder Open House scheduled to take place June 30 and July 1. The exercise tests their capabilities in challenging circumstances and provides training for possible incidents. The Airmen were given feedback and an opportunity to learn from the scenario at the end of the exercise.

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preparation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House

JBER firefighters participate in exercise in preperation for 2018 Arctic Thunder Open House