Home Fires LINK

In just two minutes a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can, be engulfed in flames.

Learn About Fires LINK

• Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be engulfed in flames.
• Fire is HOT! Heat is more threatening than flames. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin.
• Fire is DARK! Fire starts bright, but quickly produces black smoke and complete darkness.
• Fire is DEADLY! Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a 3-to-1 ratio.

Before a Fire

• Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan
• In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. Twice each year, practice your home fire escape plan. Some tips to consider when preparing this plan include:
• Find two ways to get out of each room in the event the primary way is blocked by fire or smoke.
• Make sure that windows are not stuck, screens can be taken out quickly and that security bars can be properly opened.
• Practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark or with your eyes closed.
• Teach children not to hide from firefighters.

Smoke Alarms

• A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.
• Replace batteries twice a year, unless you are using 10-year lithium batteries.
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement.
• Replace the entire smoke alarm unit every 10 years or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking – it can be a deadly mistake.

For more information visit https://www.ready.gov/home-fires

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Links

• Prepare for a Wildland fire  (2.52MB .PDF)
• Other FEMA Resources
• Wildland Fire Information & Prevention
• Cal Fire - Wildfire Preparedness: http://www.readyforwildfire.org/

Camp Pendleton Preparedness Articles & Information:

• Pendleton Fire Department Looks Ahead to 2021 Fire Season
• Camp Pendleton Fire Season Reminder
• Evacuation Plans and Emergency Preparedness Kits
• Fire Prevention Measures and Reinforcing Notification Procedures
• Base-wide evacuation procedures and pre-evacuation tips
• Camp Pendleton and off-base assets remain ready to fight wildland fires
• Emergency Preparedness

• Flood Planning Exercise - 14 Nov 2019 - (114 MB)
• What to Consider During Severe Weather
• Weather Advisory Page

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Links
• How to prepare for an Earthquake (627KB .PDF)
• Register at shakeout.org

MCIW - MCB Camp Pendleton Information
• Individual and Family Planning

Tsunami information, including the California Preparedness Guide
 

• What to Do During a Power Outage

• Shelter In Place Procedures (Click image to view video)

• Safety & Emergency Planning During SONGS Decommissioning

Camp Pendleton manages an Emergency Notification Systems called AtHoc, which requires access using a government computer and common access card (CAC).

Click the button below to register:

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To listen to a recorded message regarding the status of a current emergency or crisis event aboard Camp Pendleton, please call the Camp Pendleton Information Line at: 760-725-9045 or 866-430-2764.