Ramstein children learn how to stay fire smart

Airman 1st Class Michael Theune explains the importance of his firefighter gear to children attending the Ramstein Fire Department’s open house, which was held in celebration of fire prevention month.

This year’s theme was “Stay fire smart – Don’t get burned.” Children and parents went through four interactive stations and learned essentials about how to handle grease fires, react during smoke alarms, and stop, drop and roll. Children also had an opportunity go through a room filled with simulated smoke to demonstrate the importance of staying low, finding two ways out and how to safely exit their house in case of a fire.

The U.S. Air Forces In Europe Fire Academy joined the fun and performed a vehicle extrication demonstration that included a car fire with simulated victim rescue using the Jaws of Life. The fun didn’t end there; children got to go on the fire truck, run through a mini obstacle course and use the fire hose.