KING 5 was granted a behind-the-scenes look at the joint training exercise in preparation for natural disasters such as earthquakes and major flooding.
SEATTLE — The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) teamed up with the Washington National Guard for a joint training exercise to prepare for rescuing survivors during natural disasters and fires in high rise buildings.
A Blackhawk helicopter was used to hoist firefighters and dummies from a structure at the joint training facility in West Seattle.
“This is a very perishable skillset, so we try to train with them at least four or five times a year,” said Captain Mike Dulas of the
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