Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Kaleb Sarten | YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 1, 2021) Capt. Rich Jarrett, Commander, Fleet Activities...... read more read more
Commander, Naval Region Japan’s Fire & Emergency Services Yokosuka (CNRJ F&ES) kicked-off Fire Prevention Week with a proclamation-signing event Oct. 1 at the CNRJ F&ES Fire Station onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
First started in 1925 by then-President Calvin Coolidge in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the nationwide observance typically lasts one week. However, CRNJ F&ES is observing Fire Prevention Month to provide education and awareness to both children and adults alike in regard to staying safe in case of a fire.
“This is one of our installation’s more important message-months,” said Capt. Rich Jarrett, CFAY’s commanding officer. “Our ability to recognize fire prevention allows us to educate the community, leading to a safer, stronger environment for us all.”
While the F&ES team is no stranger to fire prevention safety practices, the theme changes each year – this year being ‘learn the sounds of safety!’ which brings focus to differentiating the sounds between carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, and what to do when you hear one or both.
“It is very important for everyone to listen to and learn the sounds of a fire alarm whether it is in their homes, offices or schools,” John Serrato, CFAY’s Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, said. “We encourage all personnel to understand what the different alarms sound like in order to take necessary action or evacuate.”
Despite the importance of fire prevention and safety practices, according to a National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) survey, only one of every three American households have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.
While the message of fire safety and prevention has always been the same, the way it has been transmitted to the public has evolved throughout the years, marking a drastic difference in accessibility.
“It is much easier to disseminate safety information over social media than comparatively ever before,” said Serrato. “Fire Prevention observance has also evolved to be inclusive of all persons, whether an individual is hearing-impaired or physically disabled. It has become an all-inclusive campaign to help everyone.”
In addition to the education component of fire prevention, numerous events have been scheduled onboard CFAY to engage service members and their families in the hopes of having fun whilst learning.
“Showcasing our capabilities with live demonstrations leaves everyone in awe of how many people it takes for an emergency response to run effectively,” Serrato said. “Community members come out of the experience with an understanding that we are professionals and we will be there for any emergency with kindness, a great work ethic and compassion.”
With a parade, an open house and several drills and simulations planned for all of October, the team at F&ES is eager to show the CFAY community just what it takes to be a firefighter.
“We love to help people and it really shows when we have the opportunity to show our stuff during Fire Prevention week here at CFAY,” said Serrato. “We are a proud organization and we take pride in helping. We do our job and we only want to do it well.”
For more fire safety tips and information, visit firepreventionweek.org and sparky.org.
For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.
| Date Taken: | 10.05.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.03.2021 23:32 |
| Story ID: | 408653 |
| Location: | YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JP |
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