Prevention

Please follow safety precautions this year and prevent possible injuries and disastrous fires from occurring.

Holidays usually prove to make households busier than normal. Usually, we are in a hurry to get things done before the guests arrive or the actual event itself starts. Please follow a few safety precautions this year and prevent possible disastrous fires from occurring.

Useful information on Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

When you feel an earthquake, duck under a desk or sturdy table. Stay away from windows, bookcases, file cabinets, heavy mirrors, hanging plants, and other heavy objects that could fall.

The Fire Department offers various training classes available to Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Employees at the Combat Center.

The Fire department is tasked to reviews and approves all plans and specifications for construction, repair, and alterations to buildings and facilities aboard MCAGCC by direction of MCO P11000.11B. Permits are also required for various operations in building construction projects.

Fire prevention personnel manage the inspection program and inspect target hazards. Fire prevention personnel report and ensure prompt correction of fire hazards as part of the installation hazard abatement plan.

The Marine Corps has adopted the enforcement of NFPA codes and standards and the Military Handbook 1008C (MCO P11000.11B).

All fires at MCAGCC are investigated by the fire department to determine origin and cause. Information obtained from investigations are used to reveal lessons learned to support local fire prevention and protection measures and improvements.