Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen - Christopher Hamilton, left, a logistics specialist, and Fuyuko Yoneshige, the lead fire inspector of the fire department, go over a fire inspection checklist at Fire Station 1, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 29, 2022. The fire department safeguards property and personnel from emergency situations by providing all-hazard response services. To increase the community’s knowledge on fire prevention and education, the fire station hosts open houses and teaches classes throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allison Jenkins, firefighter specialist with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, watches U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Johnson, firefighter specialist with ARFF, while he ensures the safety of a Girl Scout from Iwakuni Brownies Troop 92 while operating a fire hose during a fire prevention and safety seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. The Marines used methods the girls wouldn’t forget in their teaching such as interacting with Sparky, the fire dog for MCAS Iwakuni; trying on the gear used for fighting fire and operating the fire hose. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allison Jenkins, firefighter specialist with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, watches U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Johnson, firefighter specialist with ARFF, while he ensures the safety of a Girl Scout from Iwakuni Brownies Troop 92 while operating a fire hose during a fire prevention and safety seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. The Marines used methods the girls wouldn’t forget in their teaching such as interacting with Sparky, the fire dog for MCAS Iwakuni; trying on the gear used for fighting fire and operating the fire hose. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

A crowd peers into a firetruck at Child Safety Day Event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015. Children and parents crowded around several safety vehicles on display for the event. The kids had the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of firetrucks, a police cruiser and an ambulance, while blasting the sirens, honking the horns and talking over the loud speakers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released) - A crowd peers into a firetruck at Child Safety Day Event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015. Children and parents crowded around several safety vehicles on display for the event. The kids had the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of firetrucks, a police cruiser and an ambulance, while blasting the sirens, honking the horns and talking over the loud speakers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released)

Richard Perry, the safety director with the Station Safety Office, gave a brief on Voluntary Protection Program implementation to the leaders of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the VPP Kick-Off inside Building One, Jan. 15, 2015. VPP is a formal safety system that draws experience and participation from everyone, beginning with the newest member through upper management. - Richard Perry, the safety director with the Station Safety Office, gave a brief on Voluntary Protection Program implementation to the leaders of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the VPP Kick-Off inside Building One, Jan. 15, 2015. VPP is a formal safety system that draws experience and participation from everyone, beginning with the newest member through upper management.

Maj. Edward Bahret, the aviation safety officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, speaks to Japanese aviators during a flight security conference inside Club Iwakuni aboard station, Nov. 1, 2014. The conference allowed for a unique gathering of Japanese civilians and U.S. military members for the common benefit of aviation safety. - Maj. Edward Bahret, the aviation safety officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, speaks to Japanese aviators during a flight security conference inside Club Iwakuni aboard station, Nov. 1, 2014. The conference allowed for a unique gathering of Japanese civilians and U.S. military members for the common benefit of aviation safety.

Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepare to suit up for their practical application exam during the Urban Search and Rescue Technical Search Training course Aug. 27, 2013. - Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepare to suit up for their practical application exam during the Urban Search and Rescue Technical Search Training course Aug. 27, 2013.

Sergeants and senior leaders from Combat Logistics Company participating in Exercise Dragon Fire 2013 attended a Range Safety Officer class aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 9. The purpose of DF13 is to increase CLC-36's ability to function in a combat environment, build esprit de corps and facilitate engaged leadership. - Sergeants and senior leaders from Combat Logistics Company participating in Exercise Dragon Fire 2013 attended a Range Safety Officer class aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 9. The purpose of DF13 is to increase CLC-36's ability to function in a combat environment, build esprit de corps and facilitate engaged leadership.

Servicemembers donning level-C personal-protective equipment work together to perform the proper operations of vapor suppression during the final exam of the Hazardous Material Awarness and Operations Training held at the station firehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 7, 2013. - Servicemembers donning level-C personal-protective equipment work together to perform the proper operations of vapor suppression during the final exam of the Hazardous Material Awarness and Operations Training held at the station firehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 7, 2013.