MILITARY FIREFIGHTERS HOST A WEEK OF EVENTS TO VITALIZE FIRE PREVENTION

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news release:

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Norton, 17th Training Wing commander, signed a proclamation on Oct. 5, commencing Fire Prevention Week 2026: "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Norton, 17th Training Wing commander, signs the Fire Prevention Proclamation Oct. 5, 2026, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. The 17th TRW marked the start of Fire Prevention Week with a proclamation signing emphasizing the importance of fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Mota)

"The importance of fire prevention in any community is the same," said Alan ...