Sergeant duo extinguishes potentially deadly fire

Two staff sergeants recently extinguished a vehicle fire, potentially saving the lives of two individuals, after departing the Santa Maria gate and heading northbound on Cabrillo Highway, July 18.

Heading home after his shift, Staff Sgt. John Crowley, 9th Space Operations Squadron orbital protection duty technician, witnessed smoke billowing from a parked car and quickly reacted.

“I saw a car along the highway with smoke coming out and the hood open,” said Crowley. “I pulled over and grabbed the fire extinguisher from under my seat and started running toward the vehicle.”
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