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Fighting fires with strategy and what it all means May 27, 2020 — As summer approaches, so does the dry season for Southern California. Most notably, with the dry season comes wildland fires. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is in the middle of Southern California- one of the areas most affected by wildland fires- and continues to prepare for the upcoming fire season. MORE

Wildland fire Preparedness – Week 3: Base-wide evacuation procedures and pre-evacuation tips April 21, 2020 — Fire season is approaching and residents aboard base should know evacuation procedures and prepare themselves to mitigate risk in case of a wildland fire.Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish approximately 101 wildland fires on base annually. More than 6,743 acres of land burned last year in 2019, according to Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief for Fire MORE

Camp Pendleton and off-base assets remain ready to fight wildland fires April 21, 2020 — Fire season is approaching and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection stand by with resources to fight wildland fires in the event of an emergency.Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish approximately 101 wildland fires on base annually. More than 6,743 acres of land burned last year in 2019, MORE

Camp Pendleton Fire Season Reminder April 21, 2020 — CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Camp Pendleton firefighters manage approximately 101 wild fires on base annually and fire season is just around the corner, so it is important for base residents to be prepared in case of an emergency. “Billions of dollars of property loss occur each year because of fire damage,” said Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief for Fire Prevention at Camp Pendleton’s Security & Emergency Services Station. “Injuries happen and lives can be lost during these fires so it’s important to be prepared. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” MORE

Wildland fire Preparedness – Week 2: Fire Prevention Measures and Reinforcing Notification Procedures April 21, 2020 — Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish approximately 101 wildland fires on base annually. More than 6,743 acres of land burned last year in 2019 according to Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief for Fire Prevention at Camp Pendleton’s Security & Emergency Services Station.Fire prevention measuresSome of the many ways base residents can mitigate the risk of MORE

Wildland fire Preparedness – Week 5: Emergency Preparedness April 21, 2020 — Fire season is approaching and residents aboard base should know about some emergency preparedness guidelines, from setting up communications and pre-evacuation checklists to signing up for an emergency alert notification system.Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish approximately 101 wildland fires on base annually. More than 6,743 acres of land MORE

Preparing for Wildfires, Week One: Evacuation Plans and Emergency Preparedness Kits April 21, 2020 — Fire season is fast approaching and while training areas are at the highest risk for fires, areas of the base with overgrown vegetation are also at risk during dry spells of weather.Every year, Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguished approximately 101 wildfires on base. Last year, more than 6,743 acres of land burned in 2019.In our Always Prepared MORE

Camp Pendleton’s Environmental Security Department offers virtual Earth Day alternatives April 13, 2020 — Earth Day is an annual event that offers time to reflect on the efforts made to preserve and protect the natural environment across the planet. Even with the disruptions caused by COVID-19, it is still possible to honor Earth Day's values and appreciate the hard work of those committed to helping the environment. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton's MORE

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton combats COVID-19 on and off the range April 11, 2020 — Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Range Operations Division continues to support I Marine Expeditionary Force with access to Camp Pendleton’s premier training ranges despite COVID-19, while implementing responsible mitigation actions to slow spreading.“Range Operations Division has implemented social distancing MORE

The Game Wardens Office Aboard Camp Pendleton Implements Changes in Response to COVID-19 April 11, 2020 — Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s natural environment is home to many of California’s native wildlife species, 18 endangered species, and a free roaming herd of bison. The Marine Corps strives for excellence in all matters, and protecting the natural habitat is no exception. The Game Wardens Office aboard Camp Pendleton constantly adapts to the MORE