Story by Lt. Drew Verbis March 6, 2026 at 11:36AM SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2026) – Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) has been recognized with top honors as Large Fire Department of the Year for its Metro San Diego Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) team. The award was announced Feb. 25, 2026, by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), recognizing the department’s exceptional performance in protecting Navy personnel, infrastructure, and operational readiness across the fleet’s largest homeport.
