Fire season sparks united training drills

Every year Camp Pendleton firefighters extinguish nearly 300 wildfires on base – even those at extreme elevations with no road in sight.

This fact, combined with the fast approaching fire season, has inspired Camp Pendleton Fire Department officials to streamline wildfire certifications among all of base’s fire combatants.

More than 130 firefighters from the base’s 11 fire stations completed the department’s first consolidated Multi-company Hoselay and Rule of Engagement Drill, April 14 - 16. The exercise took participants through simulated wildfire scenarios that forced them to negotiat...