Group CC, superintendents compete in confined space trainer

This facility is the Confined Space Trainer for the members of the Altus Air Force Base fire department, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. This facility was used for Fire Prevention Week’s Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

Philip Fourroux, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, explains the rules and precautions of the Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. The challenge had members go through a timed 3 level obstacle scenario to rescue an unconscious victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kay, 97th AMW command chief, put on full firefighting equipment, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. The Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge simulated the physical challenges firefighters go through while in their full gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

U.S. Air Force Col. William Mickley, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, enters the Confined Space Trainer, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. The inside of the trainer is almost completely dark so members must utilize their other senses to navigate through the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

A monitor in the control room of the Confined Space Trainer shows members going through the Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. The control room has cameras, smoke machine, communication speakers and emergency shut off switch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Duffy, 97th Mission Support Group first sergeant, makes his way through the Confined Space Trainer, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. Members had to navigate through tight spaces while in firefighting equipment for the Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

The inside of the Confined Space Trainer used for the Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. The Confined Space Trainer can be reconfigured for different routes for multi-use training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

The competitors of the Group Commander and Superintendents Challenge pose for a final photo, Sept. 27, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. The team from the 97th Operations Group won the challenge by completing the course in the shortest time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)