San Diego County
Multi-Agency Wildland
Preparedness Exercise
Deputy Fire Chief
Chris Manroe
Emergency Manager
Marlon King
County Wildand Drill
County Wildland Drill
• 2003 San Diego County Fire Chiefs began organizing
drill
• Drill moves each year throughout the county
• Grown to over 700 firefighters over 3-days
• San Diego and Imperial Counties
• Bomberos from throughout Northern Baja
• Various Law Enforcement Agencies
• California Office of Emergency Services
• San Diego Gas & Electric
• County Emergency Managers
County Wildland Drill
The County Wildland Drill provides many
training opportunities…
• Training for firefighters and law enforcement
• Opportunities to work collaboratively
• Allow for agency interoperability
• Operating in areas of potential fire hazard
• Familiarize with neighborhoods and terrain
• Provides more opportunities for a younger
workforce
County Wildland Drill
Chula Vista was selected this year to host the
21st annual drill
• This is the first time the drill has been conducted
south of I-8
• April 30, May 1-2
•Eastern area of the City
County Wildland Drill
County Wildland Drill
County Wildland Drill
Benefits of Chula Vista hosting the drill
• Coordinating with Law Enforcement
• First responders from outside, seeing our area
before the emergency occurs
• Utilizing Genasys Protect for Evacuations
County Wildland Drill
Chula Vista Fire Department has been
proactive in mitigating wildfire risks over
the recent 10 years….
• Increased staffing
• Fuels Crew
• Mutual Threat Zones
• Squads
• New Brush Engine
• OES Type 1 and 3 engines
County Wildland Drill
Drill will be conducted on April 30, May 1,
and May 2
Thanks to…
Eastlake I HOA
San Miguel Ranch HOA
Montevalle Community Center
Otay Water District