Sunny, bright blue skies but brisk temperatures Wednesday for Los Alamos Fire Department Academy recruits and their trainers during Technical Rescue Training at the LAFD Training Center on DP Road. LAFD recruits participate in a minimum of 1,200 hours of fire training within the various disciplines. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Fire Department Academy recruits listen to LAFD Paramedic/Firefighter Dustin Rogers Wednesday during Technical Rescue Training at the LAFD Training Center on DP Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com