Luke Nymeyer, a firefighter at Coast Guard Fire and Rescue, relaxes his gear after successfully combating a sizable fire during a simulated aircraft fire near base Kodiak, May 23, 2013, in Kodiak, Alaska. The protective gear worn is vital to the safety while combating simulated fires and actual emergencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg)