Martinez-Columbia firefighters train on ropes

Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue firefighters use a rope system to lower firefighter Phillip Knox during training Thursday, March 22, 2012, behind Mullins Crossing shopping center in Evans. The ropes training is to prepare firefighters for steep, high-angle rescues.

Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue firefighterMike Cummings, right, helps tie off fellow firefighter Phillip KNox before others lower him down a hill using a rope system during training Thursday, March 22, 2012, behind Mullins Crossing shopping center in Evans. The ropes training is to prepare firefighters for steep, high-angle rescues.