The US Coast Guard (USCG) issued an alert informing that deficiencies related to firefighting safety and appliances continue to be the leading cause of detentions in the San Francisco area. During the fourth quarter of 2018, there was also an increase in deficiencies that related to missing or unserviceable fireman’s outfits.
A fireman’s outfit is essential to adequately protect the crew members from heat, smoke, and steam and allows them to attack the root of the fire effectively. Both the Code...