An Air Force firefighter competes in the hose advance event May 28, 2011, during a firefighter challenge in Southwest Asia. The challenge featured multiple events, including tool carry, equipment hoist, dummy carry, hose advance, tire strike and hose pack carry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding) Photo essay: Deployed Airmen compete at firefighter challenge by Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 6/10/2011 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS)  -- Airmen assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing compete May 28 in the Rock Firefighter Challenge here. View the slideshow.