ARFF Tests New Equipment

Photo By Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes | U.S. Marines with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, put out a controlled fuel burn during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. The training tested a new fire hose developed by Oshkosh for the P-19R fire trucks before the equipment becomes standard issue for Marine Corps ARFF and Expeditionary Fire and Rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

01.20.2023

Story by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes 

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

U.S. Marines with Aircraft, Rescue, and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, and Expeditionary Fire and Rescue (EFFR), Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a controlled fuel burn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. The training tested a new firehose developed by Oshkosh for the P-19R firetruck before determining it to be standard issue for operations.

The training event was conducted under the supervision of representatives from Combat Development and Integration. Testing of the equipment ensures the Marine Corps has proper equipment to maintain readiness for any scenario.

• Date Taken: 01.20.2023
• Date Posted: 01.20.2023 14:09
• Story ID: 437011
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US