Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters decontaminate a firefighter during hazmat contamination training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The departments conducted the training to practice firefighters' abilities to identify chemical agents, rescue any known casualties, decontaminate individuals, and perform casualty triage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters cap a leaking valve simulating a pressurized chlorine cylinder during a hazardous materials exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The exercise was a Department of Defense certification for two Airmen in the station and an annual refresher training for the Emergency Management flight, testing their abilities to recon, research, and mitigate various hazardous material spills and leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kamari Robbins, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares his personal protective equipment for decontamination training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug.23, 2024. The exercise required base firefighters to wear air-tight suits, identify unknown chemicals, follow detailed response procedures and execute a thorough decontamination process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

A U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter dons their helmet and respirator during a hazmat contamination training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug.23, 2024. The exercise was used to test CES contingency response plan readiness and the current response capabilities for hazardous contaminant spills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters cap a leaking valve simulating a pressurized chlorine cylinder during a hazardous materials exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The exercise was a Department of Defense certification for two Airmen in the station and an annual refresher training for the Emergency Management flight, testing their abilities to recon, research, and mitigate various hazardous material spills and leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters cap a leaking valve simulating a pressurized chlorine cylinder during a hazardous materials exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The exercise was a Department of Defense certification for two Airmen in the station and an annual refresher training for the Emergency Management flight, testing their abilities to recon, research, and mitigate various hazardous material spills and leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters decontaminate a firefighter during hazardous materials training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The departments conducted the training to practice firefighters' abilities to identify chemical agents, rescue any known casualties, decontaminate individuals, and perform casualty triage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kamari Robbins, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts on his personal protective equipment with assistance for hazmat decontamination training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug.23, 2024. The exercise required base firefighters to wear air-tight suits, identify unknown chemicals, follow detailed response procedures and execute a thorough decontamination process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters listen to a brief during a hazmat evaluation exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, August 23, 2024. The exercise was used to test CES contingency response plan readiness and the current response capabilities for hazardous contaminant spills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

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Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat exercise

Published Aug. 23, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Edward W. Yankus
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters decontaminate a firefighter during hazmat contamination training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The departments conducted the training to practice firefighters' abilities to identify chemical agents, rescue any known casualties, decontaminate individuals, and perform casualty triage.

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise