Zach Rowe, from Kofa High School, practices putting on a breathing apparatus before attempting it in a timed exercise during Friday's 37th annual SkillsUSA Region I Leadership and Skills Conference competition at the City of Yuma Public Safety Training Facility. Rowe had one minute to complete the timed exercise, which included putting on the complete fire fighting breathing apparatus. The competition, hosted by Arizona Western College, included firefighting and other categories ranging from automotive, bridge building and criminal justice, to culinary arts, drafting and welding.PHOTO BY RANDY HOEFT/YUMA SUN