1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,560 - The base is forged in 1942, and quickly after that, 2 00:00:03,560 --> 00:00:05,030 they realized that we needed to have 3 00:00:05,030 --> 00:00:07,810 some type of emergency capability on the installation, 4 00:00:07,810 --> 00:00:10,230 so the fire department came into play. 5 00:00:10,230 --> 00:00:11,900 The station that we're standing in right now 6 00:00:11,900 --> 00:00:14,710 was the first station that was put up in 1942, 7 00:00:14,710 --> 00:00:17,910 so it's been a staple, and it's been here for that long. 8 00:00:17,910 --> 00:00:20,070 We have gone through many, many changes over the years, 9 00:00:20,070 --> 00:00:22,840 so as the installation grows and expands 10 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:26,280 its training capability, so does our requirement 11 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:29,122 to be able to provide that support through EMS 12 00:00:29,122 --> 00:00:31,175 and fire suppression, so we've grown 13 00:00:31,175 --> 00:00:33,170 with the installation as well. 14 00:00:33,170 --> 00:00:34,870 So we have 11 fire stations. 15 00:00:34,870 --> 00:00:38,566 157 badged firefighters with staff personnel 16 00:00:38,566 --> 00:00:40,170 encompass the fire department, 17 00:00:40,170 --> 00:00:41,350 from a fire chief all the way down 18 00:00:41,350 --> 00:00:42,750 to our newest firefighter. 19 00:00:42,750 --> 00:00:43,730 Through their training, 20 00:00:43,730 --> 00:00:45,765 their constant training all year long, 21 00:00:45,765 --> 00:00:47,890 that's what makes them so good at their jobs 22 00:00:47,890 --> 00:00:50,660 and to be able to get there and have multiple companies 23 00:00:50,660 --> 00:00:52,960 talking on multiple radio channels. 24 00:00:52,960 --> 00:00:56,980 Everyone knows the same way we throw ladders, pull hose, 25 00:00:56,980 --> 00:01:00,190 tie knots, it's all the same, and we actually do it. 26 00:01:00,190 --> 00:01:02,570 We have an operational mission here that's unique 27 00:01:02,570 --> 00:01:05,340 for the Marine Corps and even unique for our region, 28 00:01:05,340 --> 00:01:08,900 and we're good at what we do because we practice it a lot. 29 00:01:08,900 --> 00:01:10,860 Our mission is to support the warfighter, 30 00:01:10,860 --> 00:01:13,040 and what we don't talk about a lot is what we do 31 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:15,930 out on the ranges because they have to train. 32 00:01:15,930 --> 00:01:17,810 Every Marine's gotta shoot down range, 33 00:01:17,810 --> 00:01:19,780 and if something happens or a fire starts, 34 00:01:19,780 --> 00:01:21,717 and they have to pause ex what they're doing, 35 00:01:21,717 --> 00:01:23,410 you have to think about the logistics 36 00:01:23,410 --> 00:01:25,460 behind what's taking place. 37 00:01:25,460 --> 00:01:27,120 How long did they have to wait for that range 38 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:28,220 to become available? 39 00:01:28,220 --> 00:01:30,396 As the fire department, that we're helping support that 40 00:01:30,396 --> 00:01:31,890 is kind of unique. 41 00:01:31,890 --> 00:01:32,723 I can just tell you, 42 00:01:32,723 --> 00:01:34,240 I have the greatest job in the world, 43 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:36,770 and in 18-and-a-half years, I've never not once 44 00:01:36,770 --> 00:01:39,300 not wanted to wake up and go to work. 45 00:01:39,300 --> 00:01:41,965 It's just a unique place to work, a great group of people. 46 00:01:41,965 --> 00:01:46,740 They're all brave, they have all done crazy things, 47 00:01:46,740 --> 00:01:49,716 and my thumbs up and hats off to everybody 48 00:01:49,716 --> 00:01:51,040 that I get to work with 49 00:01:51,040 --> 00:01:54,396 because they make coming to work the best. 50 00:01:54,396 --> 00:01:56,149 (fuse burning) 51 00:01:56,149 --> 00:01:57,711 (fire starting) 52 00:01:57,711 --> 00:01:58,766 (sword shinging)