5th CES particpates in rope rescue class

An Airman from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron hangs upside down during rappelling training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 9, 2015. Repelling was a portion of a rope rescue class provided to Airmen to prepare them to descend down the side of buildings or enter confined spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)

5th CES particpates in rope rescue class

An Airman from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron practices rappelling down the side of a building at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 9, 2015. The rescue side of the fire station is an additional advanced course that requires a firefighter to go back to the fire academy for 30 days to receive training as a rescue technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)

Rappelling

Airmen from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron watch their fellow Airmen practice rappelling at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 9, 2015. The rescue side of the fire station is an additional advanced course that requires a firefighter to go back to the fire academy for 30 days to get trained as a rescue technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Rappelling

Assorted rappelling gear sits in a bin for use by the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 9, 2015. Members of the 5th CES practiced rappelling as a portion of a rope rescue class provided to Airmen to prepare them to enter confined spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

5th CES participates in rope rescue class

Published July 28, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Members of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron practice rappelling at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 9, 2015. Rappelling was a portion of a rope rescue class provided to Airmen to prepare them to enter confined spaces. The rescue side of the fire station is an additional advanced course that requires a firefighter to go back to the fire academy for 30 days to receive training as a rescue technician. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales and Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)