Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • Don’t let holiday meals go up in smoke

    Cooking is the main cause of home fires any time of year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but they are especially common on Thanksgiving, often more than double the number for all other days of the year.

  • Fall Into Winter Safely

    As the Fall season’s display of yellow to orange splendor fades, Winter weather moves in, and an impressive range of potential hazards are introduced. From difficulties associated with driving on snow and ice to flying layovers, this holiday season reminds us that off-duty activities such as holiday

  • Holiday season terrorism awareness

    As we prepare to travel, share time with family and friends, attend large holiday events or receive packages and presents by mail, take a moment to review common suspicious activities and mail indicators and keep them in mind throughout the holiday season.

  • Holiday safety 101

    When people are busy decorating, shopping, entertaining or traveling during the holiday season, the rush to complete their to-do lists could lead to a lack of emphasis on proper safety practices.