Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Sylvester, the assistant chief of training with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton talks about his physical fitness journey and how it pertains to being in ARFF. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. Sylvester is a native of Petersburg, Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Firefighters with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, along with representatives from fire departments across Southern California, conduct an incident command exercise at the wastewater treatment plant in the 20 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 9, 2022. The incident command exercise was part of a six-week hazardous material course hosted by CPFD. Graduates of the course become certified HAZMAT specialists and meet California’s training requirements for personnel to be part of a HAZMAT emergency response team outside of Department of Defense installations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Medina)