Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Leser and Petty Officer 2nd Class Heather Brown examine damage control and firefighting equipment during an inspection aboard a gas carrier vessel near Freeport, Texas, Dec. 13, 2019. Properly maintained equipment can have a direct impact on a firefighter’s ability to combat a fire and must be kept within acceptable standards. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paige Hause)