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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Airmen from various agencies including Fire Prevention, Environmental Management and Water and Fuels Systems participated in an oil spill response exercise held June 9-10, 2015, here.
The exercise aims to maximize response while minimizing environmental impact by reviewing critical components of the oil spill prevention and response plan and developing an understanding of spill potential.
"We are training for a real-world response, so we know what to do," said Master Sgt. Kevan Moniz, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of training. "We know we have to be quick, we know we have to stop [spill] from getting in the storm drains..., from getting into the soil and try to contain it all on the concrete.
In addition to reducing the environmental impact of oil spills, the exercise also teaches Airmen how to respond to incidents more effectively.
"We found out that coordination and notification need to be reviewed to make a faster response," said Robert Cote, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental protection specialist."
Coordinating with other agencies is essential for rapid containment and disposal of contaminants.
By understanding the core components I can arrive at the scene and know to report to the incident commander as well as see what I can do to assist him, said Cote.
Additionally, the exercise provides an environment to develop knowledge and skills beneficial to accomplishing the mission either at home station or in a deployed environment.
"Practicing stateside lets people know that we are trained to handle any situation that comes up and that we have the necessary equipment and knowledge available to contain the situation quickly, so it does not impact the environment," said Moniz.
Utilizing the tools and knowledge provided by the exercise, Airmen can more effectively accomplish the mission and maximize response to oil and fuel spills while minimizing impact to the environment.
| Date Taken: | 06.11.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2015 11:56 |
| Story ID: | 170875 |
| Location: | BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LA, US |
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