EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Eglin fire department hosted several events in observance of National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7-11.
In accordance with this year’s campaign theme, “Smoke Alarms – Make Them Work For You,” the base fire department emphasized the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home across Eglin and delivered messages in various areas of fire prevention.
The week’s activities included a Fire Prevention Week proclamation signing, fire safety briefs and demonstrations at Eglin Elementary School, among others.