Emory Land (AS 39) - Naval Cruise Book

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Santo Stefano 200 ALL HANDS! Muster on the Quarterdeck. Command Duty Ojjicer The rear Fire of 2003 On July 8, 2003 the fire fighitng abilities of the crew of the USS EMORY S. LAND CAS 395 were heavily tested when a brush fire broke out on the island of Santo Stefano and headed towards the ship and surrounding buildings. Working together to put out the fire, the Italian emergency response teams fought from the air Cin he- licopters and planesj, while the crew of the LAND fought the fire us- ing hose teams. Within a few hours the crew had succeeded in putting out 148 he said. When the brush fire erupted on Santo Stefano Island, you at- tacked as a unit, and van- quished the enemy. At one point we had 13 hose teams fighting the fire, one of which Smoke obscures the afternoon sun as the brush reached 1,300 feet up the fire gains momentum, headed for the ESL. the fire saving the island and the ship below. Captain David Volonino was extremely proud of his crew and their efforts. 'gOnce again BIG LAND made headlines throughout the Navy by demonstrating impres- sive teamwork, Damage Con- trol proficiency and couragej, hill. Needless to say, I am extremely proud of what you safely accomplished that afternoon, but I am not surprised, said Volonino.

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