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Emergency first responders help a mock victim into an ambulance during a hazardous materials crisis exercise March 15 here. The exercise is designed to evaluate and improve effective response times and communication among different emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

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A 87th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter checks water pressure and other equipment on the control panel of a fire engine during a hazardous materials crisis exercise March 15. The exercise simulated a vehicle accident and chemical spill that prompted emergency first responders such as police, fire, medical and HAZMAT teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

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Firefighters from the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron use the “buddy system” to don protective suits before responding to a simulated chemical spill March 15 during a hazardous materials crisis exercise here. The purpose of the HAZMAT crisis exercise is to prepare first responders for real world HAZMAT situations, and familiarize them with the tools, equipment and techniques needed to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

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Members of the 87th Medical Group check the vital signs of all the members of the HAZMAT team following the decontamination process during a HAZMAT crisis exercise March 15 here. The HAZMAT exercise is used as a tool to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of the first responders and how well they work together to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

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JBMDL Exercise 15Mar2010

Simulated vehicle accident victims perform CPR on a mannequin in a staged treatment area during a HAZMAT crisis exercise here March 15. Personnel from multiple units on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst participated in the exercise to improve effective communication and coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

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PHOTO FEATURE: JB MDL participates in base-wide exercise

Published March 23, 2010
By Carlos Cintron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst public affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --