Sparky and friends read at CDC during Fire Prevention Week 2025

Story by Karen Abeyasekere November 25, 2025 at 04:41AM Sparky the Fire Dog and his firefighter friends from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department spent time with children at the child development center during Fire Prevention Week at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 7, 2025. The firefighters read stories to children in multiple classes, talked to them about fire safety, and gave out plastic fire helmets.

USAF and ROKAF firefighters kick off Fire Prevention Week

Story by 1st Lt. Lyca Steelman November 24, 2025 at 11:11PM U.S. and Republic of Korea air force firefighters from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and 38th Fighter Group firefighter unit visited students at Jigok Elementary School, September 29, as they kicked off Fire Prevention Week with fire safety lessons for the young learners.

Proclamation signing kicks off Fire Prevention Week 2025

Story by Karen Abeyasekere November 24, 2025 at 10:13AM The fire department hosted the proclamation signing to kick off National Fire Prevention Week, at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 18, 2025. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety – Lithium-ion batteries in your home.” The proclamation was signed by U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Byrum, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Gee, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron installation fire chief.

Naval Support Activity Portsmouth Supervisory Captain Renders Aid While Off Duty

Story by Susanne Greene November 14, 2025 at 12:19PM Captain Bryan W. Ballard, a federal firefighter with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services based at Naval Support Activity-Portsmouth, was commended by NSA-Portsmouth Commanding Officer Captain R. Stephen Ramsey for his decisive action and response to a life-threatening medical emergency while he was off duty and on a flight from Washington Dulles National Airport to South Carolina.

Andersen AFB Fire Department promotes safety during Fire Prevention Week

Story by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy November 13, 2025 at 11:09PM ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted a series of events for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11, 2025, here. Firefighters organized an eight-day campaign to raise awareness for fire safety, prevention and to educate service members and families on safety practices.