Mr. Speaker, all members of our Royal Canadian Navy ships companies are trained in first response firefighting techniques. Clearly, these officers and crew were in the right place at the right time.
I would like to personally commend the efforts of Lt. Samuel Gaudreault and Lt. Daniel Willis, who first detected the fire and rushed to assist. Leading Seaman Jean-Francois Martineau and Able Seaman Chris Richards then hurried to provide further support. Master Cpl. Shirley Jardine and Cpl. Jo Boivin, from the ship's air attachment, also provided first aid assistance.
These courageous actions of our members who helped put out this fire once again demonstrate that the Canadian Armed Forces are ready for any challenge. Ready, aye, ready.