Fire Prevention Week

Fire station open house participants interact with Sparky the Dog at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2024. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted the event to raise fire safety awareness during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire engine spouts water for a demonstration during a fire station open house event as part of Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2024. The fire engine can deliver 1,950 gallons per minute with its internal tank capable of holding 3,000 gallons of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Participants of the Fire Prevention Week fire station open house event drive a virtual fire truck at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2024. The virtual reality experience allowed participants to play out emergencies as firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Sparky the Dog greets spectators of a fire and vehicle extrication demonstration during Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. Throughout the week, the fire department hosted various events to educate the community on fire safety measures and how to call for help in an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fight a simulated car fire during a Fire Prevention Week demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed annually during the week of Oct. 9 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fight a simulated car fire during a Fire Prevention Week demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed annually during the week of Oct. 9 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron remove the door of a vehicle during a simulated accident as part of a Fire Prevention Week demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. Various hydraulic tools such as cutters, spreaders and rams are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist in the extrication of victims from vehicle accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Sparky the Dog and 18th Wing leadership greet and throw candy to spectators during a fire truck parade at the conclusion of Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2024. The annual fire truck parade included trucks and firefighters from the Kadena, Nirai and White Beach Fire Departments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Sparky the Dog and 18th Wing leadership greet and throw candy at spectators during a fire truck parade at the conclusion of Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2024. The annual fire truck parade included trucks and firefighters from the Kadena, Nirai and White Beach Fire Departments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Firefighters stationed in Okinawa and 18th Wing leadership pose for a group photo at the conclusion of Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2024. Fire Prevention Week is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Fire Prevention Week

Published Oct. 15, 2024
By Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. -- During Fire Prevention Week the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted multiple events as part of the annual observance aimed at raising awareness of fire safety and how to properly contact emergency services.