JBLM Firefighters sharpen their rescue skills

Mike Gehrke (left) and Nicole Cherry, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire and Emergency Services firefighters, assist in the transportation of a simulated patient during low-angle rescue training Oct. 17, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. JBLM firefighters train in variety of simulated scenarios annually to ensure proficiency in their gear and requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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JBLM Firefighters sharpen their rescue skills

Brandon Green (left), Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire and Emergency Services firefighter, radios for transportation of a simulated patient during low-angle rescue training Oct. 17, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The training allowed firefighters to practice using rope systems, patient care and patient packaging. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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JBLM Firefighters sharpen their rescue skills

Firefighters from Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire and Emergency Services prepare a simulated patient for transport during low-angle rescue training Oct. 17, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The training simulated a rescue from a vehicle rollover down an embankment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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JBLM Firefighters sharpen their rescue skills

Firefighters from Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire and Emergency Services secure a training aid to a stretcher during low-angle rescue training Oct. 17, 2016, at JBLM, Wash. More than 10 firefighters participated in the training to gain skills proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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JBLM Firefighters sharpen their rescue skills

Published Oct. 18, 2016
By Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez
62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.-- --