Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Honolulu Police Department and Honolulu Fire Department bring an Oscar dummy back to shore after simulating a search and rescue exercise held off of Honolulu, Oct. 18, 2016.
Crewmembers from the Coast Guard 14th District, Honolulu Fire Department, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, Honolulu Police Department and Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam's MWR lifeguards conducted the exercise to evaluate notification and response procedures between first responders and to identify shortfalls in communication and coordination of response during SAR incidents.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Crewmembers from the Honolulu Fire Department have a quick discussion during a search and rescue exercise held off of Honolulu, Oct. 18, 2016.
Responders conduct bi-annual search and rescue exercises throughout the main Hawaiian Islands to maintain proficiency and strengthen partnerships.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephanie Wilcox, a boatswain’s mate at Coast Guard Station Honolulu, conducts a crew brief prior to getting underway for a search and rescue exercise off of Honolulu, Oct. 18, 2016.
Crewmembers from the Coast Guard 14th District, Honolulu Fire Department, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, Honolulu Police Department and Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam’s MWR lifeguards conducted the exercise to evaluate notification and response procedures between first responders and to identify shortfalls in communication and coordination of responses.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Levasseur/Released)
Coast Guard members watch offshore as local agencies simulate bringing an Oscar dummy safely back to shore during a search and rescue exercise off of Honolulu Oct. 18, 2016.
Crewmembers from the Coast Guard 14th District, Honolulu Fire Department, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, Honolulu Police Department and Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam’s MWR lifeguards conducted the exercise to evaluate notification and response procedures between first responders and to identify shortfalls in communication and coordination of responses.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Levasseur/Released)
Lt. Nicholas Spence, a command duty officer at Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, speaks with a member of the Honolulu Fire Department during a search and rescue exercise held off of Honolulu, Oct. 18, 2016.
Responders conduct bi-annual search and rescue exercises throughout the main Hawaiian Islands to maintain proficiency and strengthen partnerships.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)