231101-N-ZV473-1001 NORFOLK, Va. - First responders attached to Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department describe their team dynamics at Fire Station 1 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 10, 2023. This video was created for the 2023 MC Symposium. (U.S. Navy video production by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Fernandez)
Ships that pull into the piers of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk rely on one department for their support while resting ashore. The department that meets the needs of these ships is NAVSTA Norfolkā€™s Port Operations Department. Approximately 181 Port Operations Sailors provide a variety of services for NAVSTA Norfolkā€™s shore-side ships that help the vessels stay safe, replenished, and ready to execute the Navyā€™s mission.
