OKINAWA USMC Base Camp Butler Fire Department K38 JAPAN My first trip to Japan was to Yokohama, Tokyo and an assortment of other related training sites and locations. We were launching K38 Japan and I had a lot of work to do on behalf of the new partnership. Within a few months after our progression in the PWC training and edcuation field for thier nation, our team headed to Okinawa. The USMC base located at Camp Butler has a very progressive fire department... Read Full Story
K38 Japan FIRE 277 Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue Great training picture of B Shift on the second day of class, training in Okinawa, we had a really nice rain and wind storm come by and we trained until dark, a very long day. I really loved working with these people, they are incredible, and their leadership is really inspiring to me. Read Full Story
puu.shfn3698 Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue Puu Class Photo: Matt, David, Ted, Hailey, Sierra (?), Jeannette, Mary, Marissa, Shawn kneeling at Morro Bay, the final of our 3 K38 Open Water Rescue Boat training. I love that hte stars have come out and the silhouette of Morro Rock stands sentinel over us Morro Bay 9th of November 2008
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K38 Sign Okinawa Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue Scott, you and John are really true road warriors! You are elevated into the K38 Pirates! A distinguished place of humorous rogues, you are now elevated with your clever wit and resilience to get things done before they are finished. Thanks for getting this pic, its historical and global! K38 Pirates! Read Full Story
K38 Japan FIRE 893 Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue K38 Way of training, progresses to a 3 person pick up recovery drill, this was yet another fanatastic training course held for USMC Camp Hansen Fire Rescue personnel in Okinawa. Read Full Story
DSC_0118 Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue This is a group shot with B Shift from the USMC Fire rescue RWC team. We had a blast training in Okinawa, and a better time at John John's wih the crew. Read Full Story
Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighters ride waves, enhance rescue capabilities Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Masashi Miyagi, a Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighter pulls a simulated victim to his jet ski while practicing rescues April 25 during rescue water craft training at Kin Blue. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein).KIN BLUE, Okinawa (May 2, 2008) -- In the past, when military personnel or civilians have fallen victim to the strong currents and waves of the Okinawa surf, Marine... Read Full Story
Japan Jet Sports Federation & Maris (Marine Sports Foundation) K38 Japan Training for special events and PWC Racing Programs! Why we train, how we train and event management concerns that affect worldwide course marshal programs. Shawn and Simon on the left address the students prior to underway rescue water craft training for patient assessment and packaging on the water using a RWC (Rescue Water Craft), with and without a rescue board. K38 Japan finally lands! A year of training... Read Full Story
Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighters ride waves, enhance rescue capabilities Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Masashi Miyagi, a Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighter pulls a simulated victim to his jet ski while practicing rescues April 25 during rescue water craft training at Kin Blue. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein ). KIN BLUE, Okinawa (May 2, 2008) -- In the past, when military personnel or civilians have fallen victim to the strong currents and waves of the Okinawa surf, Marine... Read Full Story
CHERRY BLOSSOMS and the Eye of Pu'u I have never been to Japan, but in my imagination I had the postcard vision, trees in bloom with cherry blossoms, tranquil ponds with koi, rock gardens, bonsai, traditional respect for nature and a finite connection to timelessness. This is what I had as my own impression. I landed in Narita airport, and it felt like Los Angeles, too many people, working hard at the daily grind, concrete and buildings everywhere, a dismal winter sky overhead. I had... Read Full Story
