The Des Moines Area Community College fire science technology, emergency medical technician and paramedic programs will host a hands-on “Doc Ops Day” training event for the inaugural class of emergency medicine residents from UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. The event aims to help physicians understand the role of first responders through a variety of exercises, including Jaws of Life extraction, a forcible entry door simulation and navigating an obstacle course while dressed in full emergency gear. The “Doc Ops” event will take place on July 10 at the DMACC Fire Training Facility in Ankeny.