341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Senior Airman Timothy Garden, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, enters a manhole during confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. To qualify as a fire protection specialist or firefighter for the United States Air Force, candidates must first meet the basic entry requirements, undergo 7.5 weeks of basic training, and complete 68 days of technical training at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Tech. Sgt. Jordan Herrick and Airman 1st Class Eldon Paalman, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialists, check a manhole for gas during confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. As the Air Force's firefighters, Fire Protection specialists handle a spectrum of challenges, ranging from brush fires to burning rocket fuel and hazardous material incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Airman 1st Class Aiden Solmonson, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, sets up equipment for confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. The training introduces the newer firefighters to advance skill sets, showing them how they can support the technicians in confined space situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Firefighters from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron set up equipment for confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. Malmstrom AFB’s fire department is one of three agencies in the county with the capability to support large scale, technical rescue situations such as confined space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Airman 1st Class Eldon Paalman, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, checks a manhole for gas during confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. Malmstrom AFB's fire department is among three agencies within the county possessing the capacity to aid in extensive technical rescue scenarios, such as confined space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Firefighters from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron hoist Senior Airman Timothy Garden 341st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter into a manhole during confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. The training enables the 341 CES firefighters to offer a diverse array of rescue abilities, including high-angle, low-angle, wilderness rope, and confined space techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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341 CES firefighters hone confined space rescue skills

Published April 23, 2024
By Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Senior Airman Timothy Garden, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, enters a manhole during confined space training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., April 11, 2024. To qualify as a fire protection specialist or firefighter for the United States Air Force, candidates must first meet the basic entry requirements, undergo 7.5 weeks of basic training, and complete 68 days of technical training at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)