Firehouse goes the extra mile to save lives

Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services practice immobilizing and transporting a patient during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. The 86th CES CEF makes emergency responder training as realistic as possible by safely practicing on one another, thereby increasing readiness in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Christopher Williams, Air Force Medical Modeling and Simulation Training simulation operator, demonstrates how to secure a tourniquet on a simulated severed leg during an 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. The 86th CES CEF utilizes technologically advanced medical training with many realistic features, such as movement, vital signs, and bleeding, that add realism to training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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An Airman assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services practices assisted breathing on a medical mannequin during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. Six personnel assigned to the 86th Medical Group trained an estimated 30 firefighters to keep their emergency responder abilities sharp. The training was part of a greater effort to increase 86th CES CEF medical capabilities and the working relationship between the fire house and the 86th MDG, who often respond together to emergencies together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Firehouse goes the extra mile to save lives

Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services take blood pressure measurements during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. Medical personnel shared their experience and knowledge with the firefighters, who regularly respond to medical emergency calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services practice using a tourniquet on a medical mannequin during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder (EMR) training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. An estimated 30 firefighters participated in the training, where 86th Medical Group professions helped them refresh skills such as transporting injured patients, splinting, and giving assisted breathing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Firehouse goes the extra mile to save lives

Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services practice immobilize and transport a simulated patient during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. The 86th Medical Group sent six personnel to train the firefighters in order to keep the firefighters' skills sharp and strengthen the working relationship between the 86th MDG and the fire house, who often respond to medical emergencies together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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An Airman assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services practices cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an 86th Medical Group simulator during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. The 8th MDG and CES CEF have been building a closer working relationship for the past two years, by regularly training fire fighters to maintain their emergency responder capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Jeancarlos Perez Lopez, middle, and Kyle Ledford, right, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services lead firefighters, learn how to use a device to perform assisted breathing during an 86th CES CEF emergency responder training on Ramstein Air Base, June 25, 2018. The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services holds medical trainings to keep personnel proficient in emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Firehouse goes the extra mile to save lives

Published June 27, 2018
By Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --