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Stop, drop and roll; celebrate Fire Prevention Week with safety October 4, 2013 — Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 7 through 11, 2013. MORE

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MCLB Barstow firefighter joins battle during record California fire season October 29, 2020 — A firefighter from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Fire and Emergency Services has been working one of the largest fires currently burning in California this fire season. “Firefighter Kevin Crandell is currently assigned to work the Lake Napa Unit Lightning Complex,” Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Tworek said. “He has been there since August 22 and is due back this week.” When the term “complex” is added to a fire, that means that two or more fires in the same general area are under the same incident command, Tworek stated... MORE

Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen September 29, 2020 — The Fire Prevention team is cooking up some excitement for Fire Prevention Week 2020, themed “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, October 4 – 10. The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to involve people, children and adults alike, to learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. “Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires,” said Michelle Bledsoe, fire prevention officer on base. This year the focus is on preventable fires and injuries that happen while cooking in one’s kitchen or while barbequing in their yard... MORE

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM MARCH 2020 March 31, 2020 — From Marines in the waters of Japan to those at the beaches of Thailand, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of March... MORE

2019 MCAS Miramar Air Show: Unsung Heroes October 1, 2019 — It takes an exceptionally courageous individual to run willingly into the face of danger. MORE

Marine Corps and Illinois response units train for chemical/biological emergencies July 31, 2018 — Marines and sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force participated in Exercise MORE

3rd MAW supports firefighting operations at Camp Pendleton July 11, 2018 — Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39 quickly took action when a large brush fire broke out at Camp Pendleton just before noon on July 6, forcing the evacuation of Lake O'Neil, Wounded Warrior Regiment and Deluz Housing. MORE

Into the danger zone: MCAS Miramar ARFF conducts HAZMAT exercise May 21, 2018 — Marines and first responders with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aircraft Rescue and Fire MORE

All in a day’s work: Marines extinguish car fire, continue to training exercise October 12, 2016 — As the nation’s force in readiness Marines are always ready to answer the call to fight, even when MORE

2nd AAV Bn. conducts gunnery range July 29, 2016 — Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion spent the day refining their shooting MORE

Marine Corps to receive new precision guided mortar rounds December 11, 2015 — Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded a $98 million contract to build a new precision extended MORE