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GAO urges Coast Guard and Congress to improve marine firefighting
Original: GAO calls on Coast Guard, Congress to step up marine firefighting
The Government Accountability Office is calling on the US Coast Guard and Congress to strengthen marine firefighting capabilities. According to Military Times, the watchdog agency wants improved readiness and resources for fighting fires aboard vessels, an area it identified as needing greater attention and oversight.
Why now: A new GAO report has flagged gaps in how the US handles shipboard fires, prompting calls for legislative and operational action.
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- GAO calls on Coast Guard, Congress to step up marine firefighting · Military Times
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