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    First responders dispose of simulated danger

    First responders dispose of simulated danger

    Photo By Sgt. Ryan Carpenter | A bomb disposal robot places a simulated suspicious package in a explosive container...... read more read more

    SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

    03.01.2011

    Story by Pfc. Ryan Carpenter 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - Lights flashed and sirens blared as the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Provost Marshal’s Office and Explosive Ordnance Disposal practiced first responder skills during an all hazard protection exercise March 1.

    The exercise enabled emergency personnel to gain hands on experience responding to a suspicious package sent to the MCAS Miramar Post Office.

    “Drills like this benefit Miramar, because it allows for faster first response time on station and the surrounding area,” said Police Lt. Jude Gronenthal, the watch commander for 2nd platoon PMO. “These exercises also help us become more cohesive and go from start to finish in less time.”

    The drill started when two Marines working in the office identified the package as potentially dangerous and reported it to PMO.

    Within minutes, first responders arrived on the scene and officers with PMO cordoned off the area.

    The emergency personnel worked together for two hours to safely identify, contain and dispose of the package. EOD identified the package as a bomb and used a remote-controlled bomb disposal robot to remove the package and place it in a explosive container.

    The exercise enabled each section to practice their individual skills while also learning how to communicate with emergency personnel that do not work together on a regular basis.

    According to Foster there are two more all hazard protection exercises scheduled at MCAS Miramar in June and August.

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    Date Taken: 03.01.2011
    Date Posted: 03.04.2011 12:52
    Story ID: 66487
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

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