ATF officials in Huntsville are training people from all over the nation to become Certified Explosives Specialists.
On Tuesday, students participated in an explosives demolition day at the Capano Range on Redstone Arsenal.
As part of their training, ATF employees, state and local police, and fire marshals from all over the country set off explosives to learn more about how they work. Public safety professionals have to be ready for any call they may get. The knowledge they take away from the training will help them to protect the communities they serve.
ATF Agent and K-9 Handler for the Detroit Field Division, George Linen, said, "When we're out doing our searches whether it be for a security sweep or if there is a suspicious package, we understand them a little better and can just do a little better in saving the community, keeping the community safe, and understanding distances and things of that nature."