Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting battle the blaze as part of monthly training to ensure they are always
prepared in the event of an emergency on the flight line. The ARFF Marines are
a part of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air
Station Beaufort.
BEAUFORT,
S.C. - Marines with the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting aboard Marine Corps
Air Station Beaufort put their skills to the test as they rotate teams putting
out fuel fires on a model jet, May 28.
"We do training fires once a month to
train for possible fuel fires and other emergencies on the flight line,"
said Cpl. Damien Sanders, a crew chief with ARFF.
ARFF Marines are trained to gear up and be
ready for an emergency within minutes of the call. Their quick response time is
critical to any emergency situation aboard the Air Station.
"Our mission is to protect property and
flight operations by employing advanced fire suppression rescue operations,
“said Cpl. Dustin Gober, a hand line operator with ARFF.
Training with live fires ensures that the
Marines understand the severity and importance of their specialty to the Air
Station.
