Just a little thin. Could we get at least a little more info on the source? Also, the guy was fully trained to take off and land jets on a carrier. I would think there would be some type of standing order for pilots not to get involved in fire fighting if they can avoid it; too much of an investment in their pilot training and too little investment in damage control training. Any ex-carrier guys know the rules?
I wish I could remember the source. It has been several years ago, in fact I am not sure what made me remember this incident. As for a standing navy order for pilots not getting involved in fighting fires on-board a ship I do not know (I doubt it though). I was in the AF. In the AF if there was ever an emergency everyone came to help, regardless of your rank or AFSC.