Water training in the desert

Airmen from the 944th Medical Squadron place a simulated patient onto a backboard during first responder water training May 31, 2017. The training also included a scenario with an adult “dummy” who sustained multiple injuries and a child “dummy” who broke a leg and fell into the pool. The training was conducted to promote pool safety during the 101 critical days of summer and to ensure Airmen are combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Water training in the desert

Airmen from the 944th Medical Squadron demonstrate proper extrication with a simulated patient during first responder water training May 31, 2017. The training covered scenarios rescuing adults and children. Children who experience near drowning need to seek immediate medical care to prevent further injuries or death. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Water training in the desert

Senior Airman Christopher Stratocoglu, 944th Medical Squadron medical technician, demonstrates how to turn a patient with a suspected spinal or neck injury while a dummy waits to be rescued during first responder water training May 31, 2017. The training was conducted to promote pool safety during the 101 critical days of summer and to ensure Airmen are combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Water training in the desert

Senior Airman Christopher Stratocoglu, 944th Medical Squadron medical technician, demonstrates how to turn a patient with a suspected spinal or neck injury during first responder water training May 31, 2017. The training was conducted to promote pool safety during the 101 critical days of summer and to ensure Airmen are combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Water training in the desert

Published June 23, 2017
By By Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder
944th Fighter Wing

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Airmen from the 944th Medical Squadron place a simulated patient onto a backboard during first responder water training May 31, 2017. The training also included a scenario with an adult “dummy” who sustained multiple injuries and a child “dummy” who broke a leg and fell into the pool. The training was conducted to promote pool safety during the 101 critical days of summer and to ensure Airmen are combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)