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Firefighters practice rappelling

Senior Airman Jamal Hudson, a firefighter for the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes a break during his first attempt at rappelling, here August 1, 2015. Rappelling is part of the required training for firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/ TSgt. Rick Lisum)

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Firefighters practice rappelling

Tech. Sgt. Tim Wertz, a firefighter for the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron, readies Senior Airman Jamar Hudson, also a firefighter for the Civil Engineer Squadron, for his attempt at rappelling here, August 1, 2015. Rappelling is part of the firefighters’ required training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ TSgt. Rick Lisum)

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Firefighters practice rappelling

Tech. Sgt. Tim Wertz, a firefighter for the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron, guides Tech. Sgt. James Hammond, also a firefighter for the Civil Engineer Squadron, during his rappel training here, Aug. 1, 2015. Rappelling is part of the required training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Kocin)

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Firefighters rappel during rescue training

Published Aug. 26, 2015
By Tech. Sgt. Rick Lisum and Staff Sgt. Rachel Kocin
910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- Senior Airman Jamal Hudson, a firefighter for the 910th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes a break during his first attempt at rappelling, here August 1, 2015. Rappelling is part of the required training for firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/ TSgt. Rick Lisum)