bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
b. DURING A MEDEVAC, ALL UNITS ON BASE RANGE CONTROL SAFETY NETS SHALL
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE NETS, BUT SHALL NOT TRANSMIT UNLESS THEY REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL MEDEVAC SUPPORT.
c. Unless deemed otherwise by competent authority, names and full social
security numbers of injured personnel should not be relayed over the radio.
Range inspectors may be used to relay or gather sensitive accident and/or
medical information.
1010. FIRE DANGER RATING (FDR)
1. General. FDRs and associated control measures are promulgated to reduce
the danger from wildland fires. FDRs are applicable to all organizations and
individuals at Camp Pendleton at all times.
2. FDRs. FDRs are defined in figure 1-4 of this Order.
3. Dissemination
a. The FDRs are determined and disseminated by the Base Fire Department.
They are also available on the Range Operations Division Share-Point intranet
site.
b. When the FDR changes, a notice reinforcing the FDR will be sent by
the Range Operations Division (AC/S, O&T) to all units at Camp Pendleton.
4. Action
a. RSOs shall allow firing or training to commence only after
ascertaining the FDR in effect and adopting the appropriate fire prevention
measures.
b. LONGRIFLE shall notify RSOs of FDR changes as they occur.
c. In the event of a wildland fire on any range, impact, or training
area, the RSOs will immediately ensure that no personnel are in danger and
then notify LONGRIFLE by the most expeditious means possible stating the
exact location and extent of the fire and its proximity to any personnel,
equipment or property (to include targetry/equipment/signage) that may be in
danger. LONGRIFLE will then instruct the RSOs as to what action to take
prior to the arrival of the Base Fire Department. The RSO shall follow the
directions of LONGRIFLE and or the Base Fire Department to ensure the safety
of personnel and equipment. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANYONE ENTER AN
IMPACT AREA TO FIGHT FIRES.
d. The RCO will monitor all range and training area fires as they occur,
and is authorized to assist the Base Fire Chief to safeguard government
property and personnel. This will include the control of firing and the
removal of units from training areas threatened by fire. Maximum effort will
be made not to interfere with scheduled training, however, safety considerations
shall take precedence.
e. Fires will not be started on any range or in any training area except
when authorized by the AC/S, O&T. Cutting of trees and brush for such fires
is prohibited per paragraph 2001.1 in Chapter 2 of this Order. Fires will be
carefully extinguished prior to leaving the area. FIRE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED
WHEN the FDR is VERY HIGH or EXTREME.
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