Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Sparky the Fire Dog invites members of Team Holloman to join the festivities during Fire Prevention Week at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 5. Fire Prevention Week was proclaimed to happen from Oct. 5 until Oct. 11. The reason for this awareness week started in 1922 as a dedication and remembrance to those who lost their lives and property to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Sparky the Fire Dog and Tony Padilla, Holloman Fire Emergency Services fire inspector, visit children Oct. 7 at the Holloman Elementary School. They talked about the importance of checking smoke detector batteries on a monthly basis. They also explained the procedures on how to call for help in case of an emergency and how to safely get out of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Sparky the Fire Dog greets children from the Holloman Elementary School with a smile and open arms at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 7. Sparky the Fire Dog was created for the National Fire Prevention Association in 1951, and has been the organization’s official mascot ever since. The purpose of Sparky is to visit schools and participate in community events to help spread fire safety messages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Ladder 18 from Fire Station 2 demonstrates a response to a fire emergency at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 7 for Fire Prevention Week. Throughout the week, Holloman Fire Emergency Services held fire drills and several base appearances to raise awareness about fire prevention. Emergency Services stressed the importance of checking smoke detector batteries on a monthly basis and the importance of always having an escape plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters assigned to Holloman Ladder 18 pre-check their breathing apparatuses as they demonstrate a response to a fire emergency at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 7. As part fire rescue training, crew members must respond and comply with hundreds of fire safety protocols during every emergency. They also have to test their knowledge of procedures and test their physical fitness to ensure they are ready to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Holloman Fire Emergency Services airmen wrap up a response demonstration during Fire Prevention Week at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 7. A Ladder’s crew consists of a crew chief, who is in charge of the entire crew and can be distinguished by a red helmet, a driver operator, who is the driver and operates the ladder, a lineman, who is in charge of pulling the fire hose out, and a plugman, who is in charge of connecting the fire hose to the truck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Members from Team Holloman come out to Fire Station 1 to show their support for the 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. There were five events held during the challenge, which was open to all base organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

A Holloman Fire Emergency Services firefighter rushes up stairs with a hotel pack at the 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. Firefighters also participated in other challenge events including a 45-pound hose roll pull, the force sled also known as the Kiser sled, a serpentine run, a 100-foot hose pull, and a 100-foot dummy drag. The purpose of the fire fighter challenge is to let the general public have a chance to try the everyday tasks that firefighters have to encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Members from Holloman Fire Emergency Services participate in the 45-pound hose roll pull event at the 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. Some of the other events held at the challenge included a stair climb with a hotel pack, the force sled also known as the Kiser sled, a serpentine run, a 100-foot hose pull, and a 100-foot dummy drag. The purpose of the fire fighter challenge is to let the general public have a chance to try the everyday tasks that firefighters have to encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

A member of the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in the force sled, also known as the Kiser sled event at the 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. The purpose of the fire fighter challenge is to let the general public have a chance to try the everyday tasks that firefighters have to encounter. Some of the other events held at the challenge included a stair climb with a hotel pack, a 45-pound hose-roll pull, a serpentine run, a 100-foot hose pull, and a 100-foot dummy drag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

A member of the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in the 100-foot hose pull event at the 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. The purpose of the firefighter challenge is to let the general public have a chance to try the everyday tasks that firefighters have to encounter. Some of the other events held at the challenge included a stair climb with a hotel pack, a 45-pound hose roll pull, the force sled also known as the Kiser sled, a serpentine run, and a 100-foot dummy drag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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A Holloman Fire Emergency Services firefighter participates in the 100-foot hose pull event at the 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. Some of the other events held at the challenge included a stair climb with a hotel pack, a 45-pound hose roll pull, the force sled also known as the Kiser sled, a serpentine run, and a 100-foot dummy drag. The purpose of the fire fighter challenge is to let the general public have a chance to try the everyday tasks that firefighters have to encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

A member from Team Holloman participates in the 100-foot dummy drag event at the 2nd Annual Firefighter Challenge at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 10. The practice dummy weighs approximately 165 pounds. Some of the other events held at the challenge included a stair climb with a hotel pack, a 45-pound hose roll pull, the force sled also known as the Kiser sled, a serpentine run, and a 100-foot hose pull. The purpose of the fire fighter challenge is to let the general public have a chance to try the everyday tasks that firefighters have to encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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During the National Fire Prevention Week closing ceremony, Holloman Fire Services form a parade through the Soaring Heights housing community area on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 11. Fire Prevention Week ran from Oct. 5 until Oct. 11. The reason for this awareness week started in 1922 as a dedication and remembrance to those who lost their lives and property to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Emergency Services provided guided tours of the fire stations, fire response demonstrations, and held a fire fighter challenge as part of their contribution to fire safety awareness and to those that served before them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman team members and dependents wave to firefighters during the Fire Prevention Week parade at Holloman Air force Base, N.M. Oct. 11. As a closing ceremony to Fire Prevention Week, the Emergency Services drive through Soaring Heights housing communities while sounding off their sirens and alarms. Emergency Services provided guided tours of the fire stations, fire response demonstrations, and held a fire fighter challenge as part of their contribution to fire safety awareness and to those that served before them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)

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Holloman participates in National Fire Prevention Week

Published Oct. 15, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Emily Kenney
49th WG/PA

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members from Holloman Fire Emergency Services participated in National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 until Oct. 11 on Holloman Air Force Base.

Fire Prevention Week has been observed annually for 92 years and was created to pay tribute to those who lost family and property in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

"Fire prevention week got started in 1922. It's built for the remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire that happened in 1871," said Senior Airman Jordan Schraner, a fire fighter crew chief. "A fire started that spread across 2,000 acres of land, causing thousands of people to lose their homes, and close to 250 people lost their lives."

During Fire Prevention Week, Holloman firefighters stressed the importance of fire safety, the importance of regularly checking smoke detectors, and always having a plan in case of an emergency.

"Fire prevention week is important to not only educate the children around the schools, but also the general public and letting them know about fire safety in their homes and workplaces," said Senior Airman Seth J. Mosley, a firefighter with Holloman FES. "By promoting fire safety and teaching the safe practices, it can save lives and property."

During guided tours of the fire stations and fire response demonstrations, FES members confirmed why it is critical to change the batteries and check smoke detectors on a monthly basis. Firefighters also showed the students how easily a fire can start in a kitchen, and how having a working smoke alarm can help save lives.

"According to last year's statistics, over two thirds of fire emergencies were because smoke alarms weren't supplied with new batteries," said Schraner. "Family members need to replace batteries and make sure their systems work monthly so these fires can be prevented in the future."

On Friday, Oct. 10, Holloman emergency services hosted a fire fighter muster challenge, which consisted of stair climbing, dummy drags, and hose pulls.

The challenge showed some of the obstacles Holloman firefighters face when real life emergencies occur.

On Saturday, Oct. 11 Holloman firefighters put an end to Fire Prevention Week by participating in a parade throughout the Soaring Heights housing community.