Just in case you might have missed it, this week is National Fire Prevention Week across the nation and of course right here in Montana and Great Falls.  The National Fire Prevention Association is behind the awareness effort, to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge, and passion.

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As part of the week, the NFPA has designated 2026 as "Charge into Safety - Safe Charging is a Superpower" for their campaign to help everyone be safer using plug in chargers with lithium-ion batteries in their homes.

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Malmstrom AFB to Host Fire Prevention Open House this Weekend

Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana is also getting in the spirit of the week, with Col. David Wyrick signing the "Fire Prevention Week Proclamation".  Also on hand for the signing was fire prevention mascot Sparky to ensure a proper signature:

SrA Jack Rodriguez/Malmstrom Air Force Base via Facebook
SrA Jack Rodriguez/Malmstrom Air Force Base via Facebook

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The proclamation for the campaign will help in highlighting the importance of fire safety at Malmstrom Air Force Base.  There was also another exciting part of the proclamation with the base; tours of the fire department will be offered as part of the week.

Fire Department Open House at Malmstrom this Weekend in Great Falls

To bring even further awareness to the NFPA and to the fire prevention week, MAFB are encouraging people to attend the open house with the Fire Department this weekend.  The event will be held from 10am to 1pm.

SrA Jack Rodriguez/Malmstrom Air Force Base via Facebook
SrA Jack Rodriguez/Malmstrom Air Force Base via Facebook

In their social media post, the base said that this is an opportunity to "Come meet our firefighters, check out the fire station and learn more about how you can help keep your family safe."  You can learn more about the event here.

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