48th Rescue Squadron trains for the real deal

Release Number: 040415

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron use a grinder to gain access to a helicopter during a simulated crash at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. The crash was part of pre-deployment training that focused on mass casualty treatment, evacuation, extrication and confined space/collapsed structure rescue.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron use a grinder to gain access to a helicopter during a simulated crash at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. The crash was part of pre-deployment training that focused on mass casualty treatment, evacuation, extrication and confined space/collapsed structure rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron wait for a HH-60G Pavehawk to arrive during a mass casualty exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on how they respond to several mass casualty situations to include their ability calling in air support for patient extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron wait for a HH-60G Pavehawk to arrive during a mass casualty exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on how they respond to several mass casualty situations to include their ability calling in air support for patient extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron walk away from a HH-60G Pavehawk after loading simulated patients for extraction during a mass casualty exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on how they respond to several mass casualty situations to include their ability calling in air support for patient extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron walk away from a HH-60G Pavehawk after loading simulated patients for extraction during a mass casualty exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. During the exercise, the Airmen were evaluated on how they respond to several mass casualty situations to include their ability calling in air support for patient extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman from the 48th Rescue Squadron prepares to initiate an IV fluid resuscitation on a simulated patient during a mass casualty exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015.  For this exercise, several Airmen volunteered to play victims. This element added realism to the training, allowing the pararescuemen to work through the stress that each mission can bring. Due to security concerns, the last name is withheld. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman from the 48th Rescue Squadron prepares to initiate an IV fluid resuscitation on a simulated patient during a mass casualty exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2015. For this exercise, several Airmen volunteered to play victims. This element added realism to the training, allowing the pararescuemen to work through the stress that each mission can bring. Due to security concerns, the last name is withheld. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)


Airmen for the 48th Rescue Squadron conducted a pre-deployment training exercise, April 14.

In preparation for future deployments the Airmen focused on enhancing their proficiency in a number of different skillsets including mass casualty treatment and evacuation, extrication, and confined space/collapsed structure rescue.

During this exercise several Airmen volunteered to be simulated victims to provide a more realistic feeling to the controlled environment. This allowed the team to work through the elements of stress that surround any complex theatre or mission.

Photos are attached.