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f. Approval for using munitions not authorized during certain FDR
conditions shall be submitted to the RCO.
g. Burning of powder may be conducted as described in Appendix D.
1011. PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH FIRES
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1. General. Personnel training on Camp Pendleton will not generally engage
in firefighting, and under no circumstances will personnel attempt to fight a
fire in an impact area. Upon discovering a fire in a training area, the
senior person present will determine whether personnel present can extinguish
the fire. It is important to remember that firefighting is, at best, a very
dangerous activity. Firefighting can be deadly, especially without proper
training. In making this determination, the following facts should be
considered with the greatest importance placed on safety of personnel.
a. Size and type of fire.
b. Speed at which the fire is spreading.
c. Probability of injury to those personnel attempting to extinguish the
fire.
d. Probability of damage to government property.
e. Equipment available to combat the fire.
2. Discovering a Fire. Upon discovering a fire, the OIC/RSO should take the
following steps.
a. Evacuate all personnel and equipment to safety as long as the removal
of equipment does not endanger personnel.
b. Inform LONGRIFLE of the fire size and location, cause, and type of
fire (e.g., wildland fire, vehicle fire, fuel fire, etc.) if possible. If
unable to contact LONGRIFLE, inform the Base Fire Department by the most
expeditious manner at (760) 725-3333 or 911.
c. Remain in the area with his/her unit in a safe area, subject to
orders of the Base Fire Department.
1012. FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
1. General. Most wildland fires result from careless acts rather than being
the result of normal training activities. All reasonable means available
must be taken to prevent such fires, and to reduce damage when they do occur.
All personnel must be aware of the dangers of fire at Camp Pendleton, and
train in a manner that minimizes fires.
2. Fire Prevention Plan. Wildland fires remain the most destructive (and
costly) threats to Camp Pendleton training resources. In past years more
money has been spent on fire prevention, firefighting, and post-fire
restoration than was obligated for range improvements. In an attempt to
continue to control these escalating costs without seriously degrading
realistic training, the following Base Fire Prevention Plan is in effect.
a. As required, the Base Fire Department will conduct controlled burns.
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