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GAO urges Coast Guard and Congress to boost marine firefighting
Original: GAO calls on Coast Guard, Congress to step up marine firefighting
The Government Accountability Office is calling on the U.S. Coast Guard and Congress to strengthen marine firefighting capabilities. The watchdog's appeal highlights concerns over how prepared federal agencies are to combat fires aboard vessels, and recommends legislative and operational steps to close gaps in response capacity at sea.
Why now: A new GAO report has just been released recommending action on gaps in maritime firefighting readiness.
Government Accountability OfficeU.S. Coast GuardCongress
Evidence
- GAO calls on Coast Guard, Congress to step up marine firefighting · Military Times
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