Space Base Delta 1 honors Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Space Force Col. Kenneth Klock, Space Base Delta 1 commander, signs a proclamation which officially starts Fire Prevention Week while U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Montgomery, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services superintendent; Sparky the Fire Dog; Christopher Waldrip, 21st CES interim installation fire chief; and Brad Melbardis, 21st CES fire and emergency services deputy fire chief, look on at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2024. Fire Prevention Week honors firefighters, emphasizes fire safety, and is observed on the anniversary of the great Chicago Fire of 1871 which claimed the lives of 300 people. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Space Base Delta 1 honors Fire Prevention Week

A U.S. service member checks out the view from outside of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex during a mass-evacuation drill at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2024. The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services conduct drills throughout the year to ensure all systems function as intended. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Space Base Delta 1 honors Fire Prevention Week

Civilian employees give their team’s accountability to Michael Moore, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services fire prevention assistant chief, outside of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex during a mass-evacuation drill at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2024. Proper accountability ensures that no one is left behind in case of a real-world fire. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Space Base Delta 1 honors Fire Prevention Week

U.S. service members and civilian employees leave the Cheyenne Mountain Complex during a mass-evacuation drill at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2024. During the evacuation drill, service members and civilians walk for over half a mile to get to the respective rally points before a roll call is conducted to account for employees. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Space Base Delta 1 honors Fire Prevention Week

U.S. service members and civilian employees take in the view from outside of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex during a mass-evacuation drill at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2024. The drill was performed by the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services to ensure all systems operate as intended and the evacuation process was performed correctly. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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U.S. service members and civilian employees return to their work centers in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex after a mass-evacuation drill at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2024. The drill not only tested the alarm systems, but it also allowed units working there a chance to practice continuity of operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Space Base Delta 1 honors Fire Prevention Week

Published Oct. 16, 2024
By Christopher L. Ingersoll - Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs

Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. --

The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services conducted various events throughout the week to reinforce fire safety during Fire Prevention Week.