North Whidbey Fire and Rescue hosted a combined training Monday night with Navy Search and Rescue, Life Flight and the Navy fire department.

Life Flight and Navy personnel landed two helicopters near the A. J. Eisenberg Airport around 7 p.m., after which training attendees learned about safety and operations relating to the aircraft.

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue Captain Chris Geiger said the purpose of the exercise was to foster cooperation among various island agencies and encourage public-private partnerships that enable first responders to better serve those in need.

Navy, Life Flight and North Whidbey Fire and Rescue personnel participate in a joint training May 9. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

A Life Flight helicopter lands near the A. J. Eisenberg Airport May 9 during a joint training with Whidbey Island emergency rescue agencies. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

A Life Flight helicopter lands near the A. J. Eisenberg Airport May 9 during a joint training with Whidbey Island emergency rescue agencies. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)