Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron arrive on the scene during a fire-scenario exercise Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The scenario was part of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to enter the Air Traffic Control tower during a fire-scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Midnight 14-4 is designed to test the joint operatability of Team Osan and its partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a ladder to rescue a simulated distressed victim during a fire scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The exercise was designed to test the fire departments responsiveness to emergencies in a war-like environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Senior Airman John Duncan, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighting technician, operates a mechanical ladder during a fire scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The scenario involved a simulated victim being trapped atop the Air Traffic Control Tower, and the Fire Department saving them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron approach a simulated trapped victim atop the Air Traffic Control tower Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Midnight 14-4 includes Team Osan as well as service members from Kunsan Air Base and Mountain Home, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pack up their equipment after completing a fire training scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The firedepartment was being inspected during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4, designed to test the base's joint operability, command and control and bedown procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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Beverly Midnight 14-4: Fire Rescue Training

Published Sept. 17, 2014
By Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department were tested with a scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

The scenario involved a simlualted fire in the Air Traffic Control tower on base. In addition to having to respond to the fire, the first responders were also required to save a simulated victim stranded atop the tower. To test this ability, firefighters employed a 100 foot ladder attached to their truck.

The scenario was part of the Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 which is designed to test Team Osan's joint operability, command and control and beddown procedures.