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U.S. Naval Base Guam Firefighters Receive Three New Vehicles

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS101006-25
10/6/2010

By Jesse Leon Guerrero, Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs

SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- U.S. Naval Base Guam's (NBG) Fire and Emergency Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony for two new fire trucks and a wildland brush truck at Fire Station 1 on NBG Oct. 1.

Capt. Richard Wood, commanding officer of NBG and guest speaker, said he was glad the Navy was able to replace the firefighters' older models with top-of-the-line equipment.

"I appreciate what you do out in the community," Wood told the firefighters. "I also appreciate what you do for the people who live on base and everyone in between."

Of the two new fire trucks, Engine 4 will serve at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and Engine 7 will stay at NBG Ordnance Annex. They bring the total number of fire trucks maintained by Fire and Emergency Services to six, located at five fire stations.

Nicholas Perez, fire captain at NBG Ordnance Annex, said the new fire trucks' closed cab compartments comply with a safety regulation from the National Fire Protection Association.

"Both trucks are identical, so they can pretty much respond to any emergency call that we might need, whether it's structural, medical and [Hazardous Materials]," Perez said.

The new brush truck, also known as a forestry truck, carries multiple water lines and is more mobile for getting into tighter areas. It allows for a pump and roll firefighting technique so a firefighter can follow along on foot while the truck moves and distributes water through its hoses. This differs from the larger fire trucks that must stay stationary when they pump water.

Robert Green, fire chief for NBG, said the equipment will help the firefighters do their jobs, but it is their frequent and intense training that they rely on to protect the community everyday.

"I've been in the fire service over 20 years and I've never seen the enthusiasm [and] pride that I see in these guys here," Green said. "In case something happens to my family, I know these guys will be there and [my family] will get quality, quality care."

In case of an emergency, contact NBG Fire and Emergency Services at 333-HELP (4357).