Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Hutch Johnson | NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Oct. 15, 2021) Naval Station Rota's Fire Department hosted...... read more read more
October is Fire Prevention month, but what does that mean? Fire Prevention Month and Week raises awareness about fire safety and home security to help ensure your home and family is prepared in the event of an emergency. This year’s focus for Fire Prevention Week, or FPW, is your smoke detectors. It’s important to know the sound of an operational smoke detector, the last time the batteries were changed, the sound it makes when it's time to change them, and what to do when they do their job.
Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota’s Fire team found engaging ways to get the information you need and have fun doing it. Throughout the week, they held a Fire Muster, joined the American Forces Network (AFN) on live radio, and set up info booths selling food and allowing little ones to meet Sparky and see the fire engines.
FPW kicked off with Tuesday's Fire Muster where Capt. David Baird, NAVSTA Rota’s commanding officer, gave the Fire Prevention Week 2021 Proclamation speech while suspended from a fire engine’s ladder 20 feet off the ground.
“I Captain David Baird, Commander of Naval Station Rota do hereby proclaim October 11th through the 15th, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this base, and I urge all the people of Naval Station Rota to ‘Learn the Sounds of Safety’ for Fire Prevention Week 2021.”
After Baird’s speech concluded he signed the proclamation and the Fire Muster resumed. Multiple teams from various commands competed in events focused around old firefighter-themed tasks like a fire truck pull, fire hose bowling, and a bucket brigade. At the conclusion of the muster, the Air Force were crowned winners.
Later in the week, the Fire Department set up an information and display booth in front of the Commissary. They handed out FPW promotional material centered around smoke detectors and the upcoming seasonal fire hazards.
“Fire prevention isn’t just a one month thing, it's every month and everyday,” said David Bustamante, fire inspector for NAVSTA Rota. “Especially as the seasons change. We need to be vigilant and make sure we are doing everything we can to keep our loved ones safe. That means checking your smoke detectors, frying your turkeys safely, watering your Christmas trees, and having a plan if something does happen.”
Along with informational materials, they had an onsite fire extinguisher trainer as well as Sparky, a fire vehicle, and crew members to appeal to Rota’s younger community members.
To round out the week of fire prevention, the Fire Department visited the Child Development Center (CDC) and talked to some NAVSTA Rota future firefighters. They talked about what to do in case of a fire, showed them all the tools and equipment they use, and even let them climb inside the fire truck.
Finally the week concluded with the Firefighter’s Association Chili Cook-off at Fire Station #1. While being a tasty, fun way to bring people together and symbolizing the changing of the seasons, the Fire Prevention Team managed to educate and foster an environment of safety and comradery for the community.
| Date Taken: | 10.21.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.09.2021 04:34 |
| Story ID: | 408664 |
| Location: | ROTA, ES |
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