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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

A firefighter poses before racing in a timed obstacle course at the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. More than 12 countries, 375 participants and 1200 spectators attended the three day event that encouraged firefighter fitness and demonstrated the rigorous profession to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

A German firefighter uses a hose to knock down a target during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. Competitors from 12 countries raced head-to-head as they performed challenges to simulate real-life firefighting scenarios including a five-story tower climb, hoisting, chopping, extinguishing, dragging hoses and rescuing a 175 pound mock victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

A firefighter from Germany carries a hose while racing against an opponent during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. During the first obstacle of the competition, a 42 pound hose must be carried up a five-story tower with fire protective gear on including gloves, mask, helmet, coat, pants, boots and an air pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Schraner, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares to drag a 175 pound dummy during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. Approximately six Airmen and civilian firefighters from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany competed in the three day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

Firefighter masks sit on a table ready to be worn by competitors during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. More than 375 firefighters from 12 countries raced on an obstacle course against the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

A firefighter from Kuwait uses a Kaiser Force Machine while racing against an opponent during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. The Kaiser Force Machine was the third obstacle of the timed competition and simulates the opening of a roof or a forcible entry to ventilate smoke and heat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

Firefighters compete in the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. During the three-day event, more than 375 firefighters from 12 countries participated, including six from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

Gerd Mueller, center, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter talks to a firefighter during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. The challenge course included a 42 pound, five-story tower climb, hoist of a 42 pound hose, a simulated forcible entry, a hose advance with extinguishing obstacle and a victim rescue carry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

A firefighter from Great Britain carries a dummy while racing against an opponent and the clock during the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. The last obstacle of the event involved carrying a 175 pound dummy 106 feet to the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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52 CES competes in 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

Published July 6, 2017
By Senior Airman Preston Cherry
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A firefighter poses before racing in a timed obstacle course at the 4th annual Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, June 30, 2017. More than 12 countries, 375 participants and 1200 spectators attended the three day event that encouraged firefighter fitness and demonstrated the rigorous profession to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)