On the ropes: firefighters complete advanced rescue course
Joshua Guthrie, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds onto a simulated injured victim in a litter basket as it is lifted up as part of the rescue technician course Jan. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The DOD Fire Academy course provided hands-on high elevation rescue, rappelling and moving in confined spaces training for 12 Air Force firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)