U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Preston Gilmore, a damage controlman, enters a space with a simulated fire aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) in the North Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2023. Practicing emergency drills ensures the crew knows how to respond effectively and efficiently if they were to occur in remote locations like Antarctica. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves)