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Fairchild Air Force Base

Fire Prevention Week 2024

Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for National Fire Protection Association, greets children at the base library at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 9, 2024. One part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week included reading “The Little Fire Truck” to local children at the library. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for National Fire Protection Association, attends a reading at the base library at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 9, 2024. Fairchild’s Fire Department held a parade, safety carnival and reading to local children at the library as part of Fire Prevention Week. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

The 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosts a safety parade for the community of Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. One part of this year’s FPW included a parade to cultivate awareness about fire hazards and encourage creating safety plan in the event of a fire. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Layla Rice, a firefighter assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, assists with the Fire Prevention Week parade at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. Fairchild’s Fire Department held a parade, safety carnival and reading to local children at the library as part of Fire Prevention Week. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

Community members gather to enjoy the parade during Fire Prevention Week at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. This year’s theme centered around smoke alarms and how when in proper working condition, these devices can save lives by reducing the number of causalities in fire related incidents. 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 Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

Firefighters assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department participate in Fire Prevention Week events at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. One part of this year’s FPW included a parade to cultivate awareness about fire hazards and encourage creating safety plan in the event of a fire. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gavin Flowers, a firefighter assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, assists JJ with a firehose during a demonstration at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme centered around smoke alarms and how when in proper working condition, these devices can save lives, reducing the number of causalities in fire related incidents. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

A child sits in the driver’s seat of a 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. Fairchild’s Fire Department held a parade, safety carnival and reading to local children at the library as part of Fire Prevention Week. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

A firefighter assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron fills goodie bags for community members during the Fire Prevention Week parade at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. This year’s theme centered around smoke alarms and how when in proper working condition, these devices can save lives by reducing the number of causalities in fire related incidents. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for National Fire Protection Association greets families at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. This year’s theme centered around smoke alarms and how when in proper working condition, these devices can save lives by reducing the number of causalities in fire related incidents. 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 Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jerrod McComb, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, waves during the fire safety parade at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. Fire Prevention Week, which is celebrated Oct. 6-12th. centered around smoke alarms and how when in proper working condition, these devices can save lives, reducing the number of causalities in fire related incidents. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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Fire Prevention Week 2024

Families watch as firetrucks assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron drive by as part of the parade at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 8, 2024. This year’s theme centered around smoke alarms and how when in proper working condition, these devices can save lives by reducing the number of causalities in fire related incidents. 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 Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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PHOTOS: Fire Prevention Week 2024

Published Oct. 10, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for National Fire Protection Association, greets children at the base library at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 9, 2024. One part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week included reading “The Little Fire Truck” to local children at the library. FPW is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

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