Emergency responders use a litter to carry a mock victim to safety during an emergency management exercise Aug. 26, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. These "victims" pretend to have predetermined injuries and then present themselves to first responders who must put their training into action. The emergency responders are assigned to the 354th Security Forces Squadron and the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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An emergency responder asks a mock victim questions concerning his physical well being Aug. 26, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. A large portion of the exercise was based on how responder's handled the medical challenges presented to them. The firefighter is assigned to the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron, Fire Protection Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Eielson tests emergency management

Medical specialists from the 354th Medical Group load a mock victim on to an ambulance Aug. 26, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Medical Group was spread out between two locations during the exercise requiring more emergency management skills to be utilized. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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A mock victim is decontaminated during the emergency management exercise Aug. 26, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency responders were required to wear personal protective equipment when in the immediate area of the exercise to fully simulate a real world chemical incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Eielson tests emergency management

Published Aug. 27, 2009