Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Payton Zittel, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, checks a simulated casualty’s pulse during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. The MARE challenged Airmen to respond to a simulated helicopter crash during an airshow with attendees being injured as a result of the crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

Firefighters assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish the simulated wreckage of a helicopter during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. MAREs provide realistic training opportunities for Airmen to enhance response procedures in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

An Airman assigned to the 5th Medical Group tends to a simulated casualty during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. MAREs provide realistic training opportunities for Airmen to enhance response procedures in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

A patient tag is secured to a simulated casualty’s wrist during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. The patient tag provided information for first responders regarding the extent and type of injuries the simulated casualty had sustained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

Firefighters assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated casualty during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. MAREs allow first responders to continuously refine practices and procedures to enhance readiness in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

A simulated casualty lies on a stretcher after receiving medical treatment during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. The MARE challenged Airmen to respond to a simulated helicopter crash during an airshow with attendees being injured as a result of the crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

Airmen assigned to the 5th Medical Group operate a triage center during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. MAREs provide realistic, hands-on training scenarios for first responders and enhance operational readiness in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

Airmen assigned to the 5th Medical Group provide medical treatment to a simulated casualty during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. The realistic training opportunities provided by MAREs enhance readiness for first responders in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

A simulated casualty receives medical treatment during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. The realistic training opportunities provided by MAREs enhance readiness for first responders in the event of a real-world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Major accident response exercise tests Minot first responders

Published Aug. 23, 2024
By Senior Airman Kyle Wilson
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Payton Zittel, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, checks a simulated casualty’s pulse during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 21, 2024. The MARE challenged Airmen to respond to a simulated helicopter crash during an airshow with attendees being injured as a result of the crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)