NDW and D.C. Fire Departments conduct joint training

Ray Stokes, Naval District of Washington Fire Department firefighter, uses a hook to pull down ceiling drywall and expose the frames to prepare for building a support structure during a training exercise June 1 on Bolling Air Force Base. The impending demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for the joint fire department training effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Battalion Chief Michael Tenaglia, NDWFD)

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Naval District of Washington Fire Department and District of Columbia Fire Department firefighters receive training on proper placement of stands in an unstable building June 1 on Bolling Air Force Base. The impending demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for a joint training effort between the two departments. (U.S. Navy photo by Battalion Chief Michael Tenaglia, NDWFD)

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Naval District of Washington Fire Department and District of Columbia Fire Department firefighters locate a simulated “victim” during a collapse-and-rescue training exercise June 4 on Bolling Air Force Base. As part of training, firefighters must first survey the area to establish what type of collapse they will be dealing with, where the victim is and if the area is safe so they can develop their action plan for rescue. (U.S. Navy photo by Battalion Chief Michael Tenaglia, NDWFD)

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NDW and D.C. Fire Departments conduct joint training

Naval District of Washington Fire Department and District of Columbia Fire Department firefighters survey the area during a collapse-and-rescue training exercise June 4 on Bolling Air Force Base. As part of training, firefighters must first survey the area to establish what type of collapse they’re facing, where the victim’s location and if the area is safe. Once secure, a rescue action plan is developed. (U.S. Navy photo by Battalion Chief Michael Tenaglia, NDWFD)

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NDW and D.C. Fire Departments conduct joint training

Mike Walker, District of Columbia Fire Department firefighter, explains to a Naval District of Washington firefighter on how to properly secure stands during a collapse-and-rescue exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The NDWFD, in conjunction with the DCFD, conducted exercises June 1 - 12 in a condemned area of base housing that is scheduled for demolition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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The Naval District of Washington Fire Department and the District of Columbia Fire Department place stands to support a collapsed floor during a collapse-and-rescue exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The coming demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for the joint training effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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The Naval District of Washington Fire Department and the District of Columbia Fire Department cut wood to support a collapsed floor during a collapse-and-rescue exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The impending demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for the joint training effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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J.C. Carroll, District of Columbia Fire Department Rescue Squad 3, supplies wood for slope shores to support the collapsed floor during a collapse-and-rescue exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The coming demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for the joint training effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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A firefighter cuts wood to support a collapsed floor during a collapse-and-rescue exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The scheduled demolition of a section of base housing created prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for a joint training effort between the Naval District of Washington Fire Department and the District of Columbia Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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Michael Rabaiotti, District of Columbia Fire Department Rescue Squad 3, secures a slope shore to the collapsed floor during a collapse-and-rescue exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. In the process of privatizing base housing, the coming demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for the joint training effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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NDW and D.C. Fire Departments conduct joint training

A simulated “victim” awaits rescue from Naval District of Washington Fire Department and District of Columbia Fire Department firefighters during a collapse-and-rescue training exercise June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. In the process of privatizing base housing, the coming demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for a joint fire department training effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Battalion Chief Michael Tenaglia, NDWFD)

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An aerial view of vehicles from Naval District of Washington Fire Department and District of Columbia Fire Department June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The NDWFD, in conjunction with the DCFD, conducted exercises June 1 - 12 in a condemned area of base housing that is scheduled for demolition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

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An aerial view of vehicles from Naval District of Washington Fire Department and District of Columbia Fire Department June 8 on Bolling Air Force Base. The coming demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity June 1 - 12 for a joint fire department training effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

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NDW and D.C. Fire Departments conduct joint training

Published June 8, 2009
By Senior Airman Marleah Miller
11th Wing Public Affairs

AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON -- The Naval District of Washington Fire Department, in conjunction with the District of Columbia Fire Department, have conducted various exercises since June 1 on Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C.

A mix of firefighters from both departments have worked together daily on training that will end June 12.

"Training is going exceptionally well," said J.C. Carroll, D.C. Fire Department Rescue Squad 3. "Exercises like this prepare us for real world events. You can never have enough training."

The various exercises provided a chance to improve team work, inoperability, collapse rescue and command and control. Simulated exercises included gas explosions, destructive weather conditions and terrorist attacks.

In addition, the training was a chance for veterans to teach the rookies tricks of the trade.

Mr. Carroll added, "Older guys were teaching the newer guys everything they know so everyone can be on the same page on how to respond."

In the process of privatizing base housing, the coming demolition of Hickam Village housing created a prime location and opportunity for the joint training effort.