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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a group photo with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department after the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Signing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Firefighters host several events during Fire Prevention Week to educate the community and decrease casualties caused by fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, signs the Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. The signing of the proclamation kicks-off events the Fire Department is conducting throughout the week to reinforce fire safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, expresses gratitude to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department for their roles in supporting Fire Prevention Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults and teachers are taught fire safety by the fire department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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A U.S. Air Force fire department helmet is displayed at the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Signing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Firefighters host several events during Fire Prevention Week to educate the community and decrease casualties caused by fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

Fire Prevention Week: Proclamation Signing

Published Oct. 14, 2022
By Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Team Misawa kicked off its annual Fire Prevention Week with the proclamation signing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Fire Prevention Week is dedicated to renewing or commitment to fire safety preparedness, while educating the community on fire safety and how to prevent fires in out home schools, or work places.