Airmen participate in fire prevention week

Master Sgt. Joseph Forro, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron acting deputy fire chief, leads a parade to kick off Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fire department hosted the sixth annual Fire Prevention Extravaganza at McConnell family housing which included a parade, games, safety displays and a rescue response demonstration. “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is this year’s theme for the nationwide Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from Oct. 3 through 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airmen participate in fire prevention week

Emma Kranz, 8, Jahse Kranz, 6, and their mother Stacy Kranz, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron registered nurse, watch Fire Prevention Week kick-off parade at McConnell family housing, Oct. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. After the parade, the base fire department hosted the sixth annual Fire Prevention Extravaganza where they had educational activities for kids and fire safety demonstrations. “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is the theme for the nationwide 2010 Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from Oct. 3 through 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airmen participate in fire prevention week

Members of the McConnell Fire and Emergency Services held a parade at McConnell family housing to kick off Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base Kan. The fire department hosted the sixth annual Fire Prevention Extravaganza at McConnell family housing which included a parade, games, safety displays and rescue response demonstration. “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is the theme for the nationwide 2010 Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from Oct. 3 through 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airmen participate in fire prevention week

Senior Airman Thomas Barina, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Elizabeth Galloway, 3, how to extinguish a fire with a fire extinguisher Oct. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fire department hosted the sixth annual Fire Prevention Extravaganza at McConnell family housing. The event had several fire safety demonstrations and activities. “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is the theme for the nationwide Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from Oct. 3 through 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Firefighters from McConnell Fire and Emergency Services use the Jaws of Life to cut into a car during a vehicle accident response demonstration during the Fire Prevention Week Extravaganza, Oct. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fire department hosted the sixth annual Fire Prevention Extravaganza at McConnell family housing which included a parade, games, safety displays and a rescue response demonstration. “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is the theme for the nationwide 2010 Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from Oct. 3 through 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airman 1st Class Nick Sanchez, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, assists 10-year old Dominique Kyle, McLean Elementary School student, with putting on a firefighter suit during the Fire Prevention Extravaganza held at the Sedgewick County Zoo, Oct. 5, 2010, Wichita, Kan. The event introduced children from the local community to McConnell’s fire department and educated children about fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Airmen participate in fire prevention week

Published Oct. 7, 2010