By / Published October 13, 2015
Families and friends gather to learn about Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7, 2015, at the base library on RAF Mildenhall, England. Firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department read to the children with Sparky the Fire Dog and handed out souvenirs to encourage fire safety. The week’s events include a library reading, a fire department open house, bowling with Sparky and the annual fire muster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justine Rho/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Urry, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, reads fire safety-themed books to families, Oct. 7, 2015, at the base library on RAF Mildenhall, England. Fire Prevention Week’s theme this year is “Hear the beep where you sleep, every bedroom needs a working smoke detector.” The week’s events include a library reading with Sparky the Fire Dog, a fire department open house, bowling with Sparky and the annual fire muster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justine Rho/Released)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shanton Russell, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department deputy fire chief, right, reads fire safety themed books to families and friends, Oct. 7, 2015, at the base library on RAF Mildenhall, England, as Sparky the Fire Dog claps along with his young fans. Fire Prevention Week’s theme this year is “Hear the beep where you sleep; every bedroom needs a working smoke detector.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justine Rho/Released)
Team Mildenhall Airmen and civilians take part in the fire muster competition Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Teams were made up of four members taking part in team events to raise awareness of fire prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
Members of “The HAKA” team, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, carry a mannequin as they race to the next station of the fire muster, for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall. Teams from squadrons including 100th CES and the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron, along with the Chiefs and Eagles, participated in the event, which included a hose pull, dry hose advancement, mannequin rescue and Keiser sled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abigail Slater, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer journeyman, takes part in the fire muster competition Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The fastest team through the firefighter related challenges won a prize as part of fire prevention week events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Slater, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Water Fuels Systems Maintenance journeyman, takes part in the fire muster competition Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Teams completed nine stations during the competition as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Peredo, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning journeyman, takes part in the fire muster competition Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The fire muster enabled families to come together to raise awareness of fire prevention through healthy competition and family friendly activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Hoar, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical craftsman, carries a hose down a set of stairs during a fire muster competition at the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The fire muster was part of Fire Prevention Week events where 10 teams competed in the challenge, which consisted of a bunker drill, hose pull, mannequin carry, hose connection and bucket brigade station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan/Released)
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron collects water in a bucket during a fire muster competition at the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department Oct. 8, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The fire muster was one of many events held during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan/Released)
Sparky the Fire Dog, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department mascot, greets children Oct. 9, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The 100th CES Fire Department visited the 100th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center and youth center to educate children as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Coby McCleaf, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter wears his protective equipment for youth center children Oct. 9, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The 100th CES Fire Department visited the Child Development Center and youth center to educate children as part of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan/Released)