A firefighter with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron helps Lathan Chavez into a fire protection suit during the fire fighters open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that is dedicated to spreading fire prevention techniques to the community and thanking those who serve and protect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)
Fire fighting paraphernalia lines a table during the firefighter’s open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that is dedicated to spreading fire prevention techniques to the community and thanking those who serve and protect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)
Sparky the firehouse dog stands in front of a poster promoting Fire Prevention Week during the firefighter’s open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that is dedicated to spreading fire prevention techniques to the community and thanking those who serve and protect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Figiera, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and his family enjoy the firefighter’s open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that is dedicated to spreading fire prevention techniques to the community and thanking those who serve and protect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)
by Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
10/15/2012 - CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron held Fire Prevention Week at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 8-12.
The base hosted several events for base personnel and dependants in an effort to encourage and promote feelings toward personal responsibility for fire prevention within the Cannon community.
