Fire Department Open House

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Staff Sgt. Robert Crawford, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, assists Ethan Moore, son of Staff Sgt. Christopher Moore, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center controller, with spraying a water hose during the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department open house at the base fire department, Oct. 13, 2012. The fire department held an open house, which allowed children to observe the equipment firefighters use to stop fires and taught them how to recognize signs of a fire and how to escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / Released)

Fire Department Open House

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Clint Christensen, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, teaches children about kitchen appliance and bedroom safety during the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department open house at the base fire department, Oct. 13, 2012. For National Fire Prevention Week members of the base fire department visited various areas of the base and hosted an open house to educate children on fire safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / Released)

2012 Fire Prevention Week Muster

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management flight participate in the Hot Shot event during the Fire Prevention Week Muster at Wings of Freedom Park, Oct. 12, 2012. The Muster is held annually to allow members of Altus AFB to get a glimpse of some challenges firefighters experience in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

2012 Fire Prevention Week Muster

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management flight participate in the Bucket Brigade event during the Fire Prevention Week Muster at Wings of Freedom Park, Oct. 12, 2012. The Muster is held annually to allow members of Altus AFB to get a glimpse of some challenges firefighters experience in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

2012 Fire Prevention Week Muster

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Airman Forrest Parks, 97th Training Squadron boom operator student, participates in a bunker drill during the Fire Prevention Week Muster at Wings of Freedom Park, Oct. 12, 2012. The Muster is held annually as part of Fire Prevention Week to allow members of Altus AFB to compete in races and activites that simulate what firefighters do in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

Group and Squadron Commanders Challenge

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Tech. Sgt. Ryan Boyd, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department station captain, assists Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Maberry, 97th Medical Group superintendent, properly fit his gas mask before the Group Commander’s Challenge as part of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 11, 2012. Maberry participated in a simulated rescue mission to experience the difficulties firefighters deal with in emergency situations. Fire Prevention Week is held annually to promote fire safety and prevention through activities and demonstrations held throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)