Station Sustain – Wildland REHAB Functional Drill
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On Wednesday evening, the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company Support Services Unit conducted a Functional Exercise (FSE) titled “Station Sustain – Wildland REHAB.” The drill was designed to simulate a real-time wildland fire incident in a Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) environment and test our ability to activate, deploy, and operate under pressure.
Focus of the Drill
The exercise emphasized:
Rapid unit activation and mobilization
Full REHAB site setup (tent, lighting, hydration, nutrition, communications)
ICS coordination and communication with Command
Adaptability during injects and contingency challenges
Completion of required documentation before demobilization
Members operated in real time, responding to simulated dispatch, establishing a functional rehab site in low-light conditions, and supporting a notional wildland incident footprint. The scenario required efficient setup, clear communications, and disciplined execution.
What Went Well
Efficient Deployment: The team mobilized quickly and transitioned from dispatch to operational posture.
Site Establishment: REHAB was stood up with lighting, seating, and logistics in place, demonstrating improved setup flow and equipment staging.
Communications: Coordination with Command was timely and structured, reinforcing ICS discipline.
Adaptability: Members responded effectively to evolving injects and problem sets throughout the operational phase.
Why It Matters
Wildland and WUI incidents demand sustained operations. REHAB is not an afterthought, it is a force multiplier that preserves responder effectiveness and safety. This drill reinforced our ability to support extended incidents in remote or austere environments while maintaining accountability and operational tempo.
Training like this ensures that when the tones drop for a real wildland response, Support Services is ready to deploy, establish, sustain, and adapt.
Well done to everyone who participated and contributed to another strong operational night for Station 610.
