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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, signs a Fire Prevention Proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023. The proclamation vows that the residents and members of Misawa Air Base will maintain fire safety and keep Misawa Air Base fire-free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
A member of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Fire Rescue team carries a fire hose during the annual Fire Prevention Week Fire Muster competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed members of JASDF Fire Rescue, Misawa City Fire Department and U.S. Air Force Fire Protection to engage in friendly competition and strengthen bonds with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
A member of Misawa City Fire Department pulls a weighted sled during the Misawa Air Base Fire Muster at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed teams to showcase their teamwork and abilities necessary in firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
A member of Misawa City Fire Department sprays and demonstrates a water hose during the Misawa Air Base Fire Muster event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed members of JASDF Fire Rescue, Misawa City Fire Department and U.S. Air Force Fire Protection to engage in friendly competition and strengthen bonds with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter pulls a weighted sled during the Misawa Air Base Fire Muster at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed members of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Fire Rescue, Misawa City Fire Department and U.S. Air Force Fire Protection to engage in friendly competition and strengthen bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
Participants of the Misawa Air Base Fire Muster, practice the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct.12, 2023. The CPAT is a Physical training test used by firefighters to assess physical health and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Fire Rescue Team pose for a group photo during Misawa Fire Muster at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct.12, 2023. The muster allowed members of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Fire Rescue, Misawa City Fire Department and U.S. Air Force Fire Protection to engage in friendly competition and strengthen bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
A firefighter with the Misawa City Fire Department sprays a fire hose during the annual Fire Prevention Week Fire Muster competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The event’s teams competed in various competitions and allowed them to showcase their skills that are needed during a fire related emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
Participants pose in front of a firetruck during the annual Fire Prevention Week Fire Muster competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed teams to showcase their teamwork and abilities necessary in firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
Members of the Misawa City Fire Department pose with the 1st-place trophy during the annual Fire Prevention Week Fire Muster competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed members of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Fire Rescue, Misawa City Fire Department and U.S. Air Force Fire Protection to engage in friendly competition and strengthen bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
Members of the Misawa City Fire Department pull a fire truck during the annual Fire Prevention Week Fire Muster competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2023. The muster allowed members of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Fire Rescue, Misawa City Fire Department and U.S. Air Force Fire Protection to engage in friendly competition and strengthen bonds within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, thanks the firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department for keeping the base safe and fire-free at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running U.S. public health observance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
A Fire Prevention week proclamation signed by U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard is held up at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023. This year's Fire Prevention week campaign is “cooking safety starts with you!”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and 35th Fighter Wing leadership pose at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023. This year's Fire Prevention week campaign is “cooking safety starts with you!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
Team Misawa’s Fire Emergency Services mascots pose next to a Fire Prevention Proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023. Fire Prevention week is an annual event that serves to spread awareness regarding fire safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)