Children from the Child Development Center and Sparky, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firedog, stand in front of the 97th CES fire truck for a photo during Fire Prevention Week, Sept. 24, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. During this visit, the children were greeted by Sparky, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department firedog, followed by a tour of the fire truck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)
ALTUS AFB, OK, UNITED STATES
09.26.2019
Story by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
This week is Fire Prevention Week and the Altus Air Force Base fire department is turning up the heat by spreading awareness to military members and their families. On Sept. 24, 2019, the Altus AFB fire department took a special trip to the Child Development Center and offered children the opportunity to meet first responders while learning about the importance of fire safety. The children were greeted by Sparky, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department firedog, followed by a tour of the fire truck. Fire prevention week is held annually to promote fire safety through interactive activities and demonstrations. The 2019 theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape – Plan and Practice Your Escape!” which recognizes the everyday people who motivate their households to develop and practice a fire escape plan. These seemingly basic behaviors can have lifesaving impacts on families everywhere. Throughout the week the 97th CES will continue to demonstrate and promote the importance of fire safety.
Sparky, the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firedog, high fives a child from Child Development Center, Sept. 24, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The Altus AFB fire department visited the children from the CDC and will continue to demonstrate and promote the importance of fire safety throughout the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)
