'Feel the Heat' demo is Monday at YARS

VIENNA — The 910th Airlift Wing and American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley are teaming up to conduct a mock aircraft crash disaster training event, “Feel the Heat,” at Youngstown Air Reserve Station at 3 p.m. Monday.

The 910th Civil Engineer Fire Department will respond to contain the aircraft fire while Red Cross personnel provide care and comfort to simulated survivors.

The exercise is designed to demonstrate the high level of readiness of the air station’s first responders and the everyday work of the area’s American Red Cross staff and volunteers, and showcase the partnership between the military and the Red Cross, officials said.

It is the second event to take place as part of the Air Force Community Partnership Initiative at the air base.