In the year January 1880, Rudolf began to work as an apprentice in the Sulzer Engine Works in Winterthur, Switzerland. The Company was involved in building refrigeration and steam engine; Rudolf Diesel was always impressed by both.
The History, Role and Mission of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms. and Explosives. The ATFE, a federal law enforcement agency, operates with a budget of $1.15 billion (as of 2012) and has 4,770 employees, 2,442 of whom are ATFE special agents.
How to Become a ATF Agent. ATF agents work for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). They are responsible for enforcing federal law regarding the possession of firearms, drug trafficking, the use of explosives, and the sale of ammunition.