Annual Chemical Suit Training

Credit: Georgios Moumoulidis | Date Taken: 03/03/2016 Civilian firefighters from the Ansbach Fire Department take part in their annual Chemical Suit Training at the Katterbach Fire Department in Bavaria, Germany, March 3, 2016. The purpose of chemical protective clothing and equipment is to shield individuals from the chemical, physical and biological hazards that may be encountered during hazardous materials operations. The firefighters were required to repair a gas leak as part of their training. (U.S. Army video by Georgios Moumoulidis/Released)