Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Iwakuni City firefighters carry a casualty to an ambulance during the Mass Casualty Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 23, 2016. Conducted in preparation for the JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, the exercise simulated a dual aircraft collision where large crowds will be expected. The JMSDF participated in the exercise to enhance bilateral cooperation with U.S. first responders, establish safety measures and maintain situational readiness. To make the exercise more realistic, first responders did not know when, where or what would happen. After evaluating last year’s exercise, more residents participated in the exercise as actors and selected as either a casualty or bystander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - Iwakuni City firefighters carry a casualty to an ambulance during the Mass Casualty Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 23, 2016. Conducted in preparation for the JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, the exercise simulated a dual aircraft collision where large crowds will be expected. The JMSDF participated in the exercise to enhance bilateral cooperation with U.S. first responders, establish safety measures and maintain situational readiness. To make the exercise more realistic, first responders did not know when, where or what would happen. After evaluating last year’s exercise, more residents participated in the exercise as actors and selected as either a casualty or bystander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

Marines and firefighters climbed the training tower during a 9/11 remembrance climb aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 9, 2015, to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. Participants included Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, the Provost Marshal's Office and the Special Reaction Team Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Fuel Division Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Japanese firefighters. Each participant carried with them a photo of a fallen firefighter as they climbed the training towers 18 times for a total of 110 floors, the same amount of floors as the twin towers. - Marines and firefighters climbed the training tower during a 9/11 remembrance climb aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 9, 2015, to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. Participants included Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, the Provost Marshal's Office and the Special Reaction Team Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Fuel Division Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and Japanese firefighters. Each participant carried with them a photo of a fallen firefighter as they climbed the training towers 18 times for a total of 110 floors, the same amount of floors as the twin towers.

Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 3, 2015. MCAS Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area. - Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 3, 2015. MCAS Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area.

Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Lanham, the embarkation chief with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, passes out fruit to guest of ARFF’s annual holiday party, Dec. 12, 2014, inside the ARFF compound aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The holiday party was hosted as part of an existing relationship between ARFF and the Tsuta Children’s Home, where members of ARFF invite the children’s home aboard station to spread holiday cheer. - Gunnery Sgt. Nathan Lanham, the embarkation chief with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, passes out fruit to guest of ARFF’s annual holiday party, Dec. 12, 2014, inside the ARFF compound aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The holiday party was hosted as part of an existing relationship between ARFF and the Tsuta Children’s Home, where members of ARFF invite the children’s home aboard station to spread holiday cheer.

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis. - Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis.

Station Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting’s Morita Airport Crash Tender MAF-125 exits the ARFF warehouse after undergoing a maintenance check at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 11, 2013. - Station Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting’s Morita Airport Crash Tender MAF-125 exits the ARFF warehouse after undergoing a maintenance check at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 11, 2013.

Sgt. Bruce L. Best, station Aircraft Rescue Firefighting assistant section 2 leader, discusses the different equipment used by ARFF Marines when they may have to rescue someone on a mountain to Joey Beall (front), Matthew C. Perry seventh-grader, and William Eaglin, M. C. Perry eighth grader, during a job shadow day at the ARFF fire house here May 17, 2012. The students spent the day following ARFF Marines as they went about the daily routine involved with being ARFF Marines. - Sgt. Bruce L. Best, station Aircraft Rescue Firefighting assistant section 2 leader, discusses the different equipment used by ARFF Marines when they may have to rescue someone on a mountain to Joey Beall (front), Matthew C. Perry seventh-grader, and William Eaglin, M. C. Perry eighth grader, during a job shadow day at the ARFF fire house here May 17, 2012. The students spent the day following ARFF Marines as they went about the daily routine involved with being ARFF Marines.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting charge toward the hot flames during a live-fire training exercise at the designated burn pit here Feb. 3. ARFF Marines are trained to stay low to the ground as they fight their red, orange and yellow nemesis, moving the hand-line in a back and forth motion to drown the flames in water. ARFF conducts bimonthly training to keep the Marines’ skills sharp and help them become confident in their technique, gear and each other. - Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting charge toward the hot flames during a live-fire training exercise at the designated burn pit here Feb. 3. ARFF Marines are trained to stay low to the ground as they fight their red, orange and yellow nemesis, moving the hand-line in a back and forth motion to drown the flames in water. ARFF conducts bimonthly training to keep the Marines’ skills sharp and help them become confident in their technique, gear and each other.

Lance Cpl. Jordan E. Payne, a mass casualty participant, sits with a severe head injury prosthetic on his head as Petty Officer 1st Class Katie A. Zirkle, Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic emergency medical technician, applies makeup before a mass casualty drill, which took place next to the station fire department here Aug 17. Participants were fitted with various prosthetics and makeup to simulate injuries and were placed near the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting downed aircraft training building. - Lance Cpl. Jordan E. Payne, a mass casualty participant, sits with a severe head injury prosthetic on his head as Petty Officer 1st Class Katie A. Zirkle, Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic emergency medical technician, applies makeup before a mass casualty drill, which took place next to the station fire department here Aug 17. Participants were fitted with various prosthetics and makeup to simulate injuries and were placed near the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting downed aircraft training building.

Cpl. Lance B. Ladwig (Right), Sgt. Joshua R. Teaff and Lance Cpl. Gerald R. Clark, Station Aircraft Rescue Firefighters, ignite their newly constructed burn area located at the south end of the old flightline next to Penny Lake here to conduct fire-training exercises June 3. The location of the new burn area allows the ARFF Marines to conduct their training without interrupting flight operations at the newer flightline. - Cpl. Lance B. Ladwig (Right), Sgt. Joshua R. Teaff and Lance Cpl. Gerald R. Clark, Station Aircraft Rescue Firefighters, ignite their newly constructed burn area located at the south end of the old flightline next to Penny Lake here to conduct fire-training exercises June 3. The location of the new burn area allows the ARFF Marines to conduct their training without interrupting flight operations at the newer flightline.