USCGC Fir (WLB-213)
USCGC Fir (WLB-213) is a Juniper-class United States Coast Guard Cutter. Fir is under the Operational Control (OPCON) of the Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District and is homeported in Astoria, Oregon. Fir's primary area of responsibility is the coastal waters, river bars and high seas of the Washington and Oregon coasts. Fir conducts heavy lift aids to navigation operations, law enforcement and other missions as directed.
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