Hands on. Training today was all about equipment use and maintenance. We got issued our backpacks and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). The stuff is all well worn and of government quality (i.e. holes and chain grease stains). Our packs full of 6 quarts of water weigh no less then 45 pounds and up to 65 pounds. To end the day we set off backfire ordnances such as fire grenades, magnesium flares, drip torches and flare guns. To much fun!