100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

U.S. Airman Ava Ruggiero, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, helps 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters prepare to remove the roof from a simulated crashed vehicle during training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 7, 2021. Firefighters demonstrated various ways to remove passengers from a crashed vehicle, including through the door and windshield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron instruct 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters on how to properly operate a forklift and dispose of crashed vehicles during training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 7, 2021. During the training, each unit trained the other on best practices and procedures when handling vehicle crash sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

Firefighters assigned the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to expand the front of a simulated crashed vehicle during training with the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 7, 2021. By expanding the front of the vehicle, first responders are better able to remove passengers from the vehicle without potentially causing further bodily harm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

Firefighters assigned the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to expand the front of a simulated crashed vehicle during training with the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 7, 2021. By expanding the front of the vehicle, first responders are better able to remove passengers from the vehicle without potentially causing further bodily harm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

Firefighters assigned the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron cut open the windshield of a simulated crashed vehicle during training with the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 7, 2021. Firefighters demonstrated various ways to remove passengers from a crashed vehicle, including through the door and windshield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

U.S. Airman 1st Class Bayli Harrington, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, cuts open a vehicle door during training with the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 7, 2021. Firefighters trained LRS vehicle operators on how to properly cut open a vehicle while ensuring passenger safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

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100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

Published May 11, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -- The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conducted crashed vehicle training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, May 7.

During the training, each unit trained the other on best practices and procedures when handling vehicle crash sites. Firefighters demonstrated various ways to remove passengers from a crashed vehicle, including through the door and windshield. Ground transportation operators demonstrated how to operate a forklift and dispose of crashed vehicles.