Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Carroll, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates a smoke machine during a fire rescue training event for Vigilant Storm 2023 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The firefighters use training events to test real-world requirements in simulated environments. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fireman guides a fire truck around a narrow road during a training event as part of Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The training tested the firefighter’s response time and job proficiency in a simulated emergency environment. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firemen unravel a hose during a fire training event as part of Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The training tested the firefighter’s response time and job proficiency in a simulated emergency environment. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firemen evaluate their protective gear during a training event as part of Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. Buddy checks ensure that protective gear is worn correctly and protecting firefighters while they operate in hazardous environments. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firemen simulate putting out a fire during a training event as part of Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The training was designed to test their ability to respond and treat casualty care victims in a simulated emergency environment. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firemen perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a simulated casualty during a training event as part of Vigilant Storm 2023 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. Practicing TCCC provides experience and strengthens teamwork for firemen to be better prepared for real world emergencies. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

Published Nov. 1, 2022
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR FORCE BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firemen participated in a fire training event as part of Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The training was designed to test their ability to respond and treat casualty care victims in a simulated emergency environment. In addition to all the disparate flying capabilities that Vigilant Storm brings together, supporting forces on the ground also get to train their base defense procedures and survivability in case of attack.