The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for enhanced training and coordination for land-based firefighters who respond to vessel fires in U.S. ports. Recent investigations into major marine casualties—including the fatal Grande Costa D’Avorio fire in Newark and the Höegh Xiamen fire in Jacksonville—revealed that insufficient preparation and lack of vessel-specific knowledge led to firefighter deaths, injuries, and ineffective fire suppression. The NTSB recommends fire departments develop comprehensive marine firefighting training plans, conduct vessel familiarization tours, and coordinate with port authorities and the Coast Guard. The alert underscores the need for specialized training, procedural reforms, and regulatory updates to address the complex risks of vessel fires.