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PHONE NUMBERS Heavy drinking: Highway to disaster Luke Air Force Base Fire Emergency Services Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Winkelmann, Fire Chief presents

Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week
Airman and Family Readiness Center .................... 623-856-6550
Airman’s Attic ......................................................... 623-856-6415 by which quickly turned into a party. The throughout the course of the afternoon
Armed Forces Bank ................................................ 623-535-9766 PAUL AHLBERG and Airman coordinated what everyone and the consequences were great. This Fire Prevention Week
Base Exchange main store ...................................... 623-935-2671 Capt. SHEONTEE FRANK would bring, including a keg of beer, beer scenario identified issues of underage
Base taxi .................................................................. 623-856-6866 pong to play, and music to enjoy. drinking, contributing alcohol to minors,
Beauty shop ............................................................. 623-536-1897 81st Medical Operations Squadron
Chapel ..................................................................... 623-856-6211 By 5 p.m., guests arrived and the public intoxication, and driving under
Chapel (after duty hours) ........................................ 623-856-5600 Editor’s note: This commentary was designated keg operator was letting the influence. Most importantly this
Child development center ....................................... 623-856-6338 first published April 23, 2015. the beer pour freely for everyone who scenario illustrates the lack of wing- “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen”
Clothing sales .......................................................... 623-856-6310 KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, wanted itv without without verifying manship.
Club Five Six .......................................................... 623-856-6446 Miss. — Heavy drinking is defined the ages of the guests. Other attendees Here are tips for responsible party
Command post ........................................................ 623-856-5600 as consuming five or more standard brought hard liquor, and many were planning:
Commissary ............................................................ 623-935-3821 drinks in one sitting. It is also con- taking shots between drinks and play- · Plan ahead. OCT. 5-9 AT 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. OCT. 6 AT 9 A.M. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak; there will
Community center ................................................... 623-856-7152 Commissary and Luke Base Exchange
Computer IT service desk ..................................... DSN 945-2900 sidered “high risk” drinking due to ing beer pong. The host was tired and · Have a non-drinking designated • Sparky the Fire Dog and firefighters visit the Child not be an open house or parade this year.
Crime Stop .............................................................. 623-856-6666 the health concerns associated with had gotten a little too much sun, so he driver. • Participate in a life-like fire scenario and learn what Development Center
Dental clinic ............................................................ 623-856-2273 drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. went into the house to take a short nap. · Limit drinking. to do with fire extinguishers. 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme “Serve up Fire Safety
Dermatology ........................................................... 623-856-2273 Many stories about heavy drinking Several guests were hungry so one the · Check identification to prevent • Information booths, videos and questions and an- OCT. 7 AT 9:30 A.M. in the Kitchen” serves to remind us of the simple actions
Dining hall .............................................................. 623-856-6396 are glamorized, not publicized, or for- guests drove to get pizzas from a nearby underage drinking. swers • Sparky the Fire Dog and firefighters visit the Luke
Dorm management .................................................. 623-856-7841 gotten altogether, so behaviors don’t restaurant. The impaired driver had a · Be a responsible host. • Fire engines tour: See a fire engine, visit with fire- Air Force Library that each of us can take to keep our families safe from
Education center ...................................................... 623-856-7722 change. friend who had not been drinking as · Provide food, activity and oversight. fighters, and don firefighter gear fire during Fire Prevention Week and year-round.
EMERGENCY ONLY ............................................................. 911 Here’s a story that illustrates the • Sparky the Fire Dog with Bubba & Buddy: Bring a OCT. 8 AT NOON To learn more about fire safety around the home, con-
Equal opportunity .................................................... 623-856-7711 much ride along with him. The driver · Offer water and non-alcoholic camera and take a picture with them. Firefighters • Sparky the Fire Dog and firefighters visit the Youth tact the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Luke Fire Emer-
Eye clinic ................................................................ 623-856-7965 many problems and risks associated had done this before and had never been beverages. gency Services, Fire Prevention Office at 623-856-7350.
Falcon Dunes Golf Course ...................................... 623-535-9334 with heavy drinking. Can you pick them arrested for impaired driving. · Leave your vehicle at home. will hand out fire prevention materials for all ages. Center
Family health clinic ................................................. 623-856-2273 out? Have you been on the “Highway to A young female who had been playing · Know your guests.
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Family housing ........................................................ 623-388-3515 Disaster?” beer pong was noticeably intoxicated · Ensure guests have a safe way
Fire station .............................................................. 623-856-6641 It was a perfect day on the Mississippi near the pool. One of the guests asked home.
Firestone Car Care .................................................. 623-271-8104 coast to take a swim in the pool, so a her if she was OK, but she did not re- · Remember 0-0-1-3. That means 0 Fire prevention is a Do you ha ve an e scape pl an ?
Fitness center .......................................................... 623-856-6241 Keesler Air Force Base airman decided spond, so he yelled for someone to call underage drinking, 0 drinking and
Flight medicine ....................................................... 623-856-2273
Food court ............................................................... 623-935-2671 to have a party one Sunday afternoon 911. Some of the guests left in a hurry. driving, 1 drink per hour, no more
Fort Tuthill .............................................................. 623-856-3401 at his house. He invited some of his Meanwhile, a neighbor called local law than 3 drinks per sitting. shared responsibility When fire strikes, a home can be engulfed in Tips to consider when
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................... 623-856-6149 buddies over to join him — the more enforcement due to the loud music and · Call a taxi or Airman Against smoke and flames in just a few minutes. preparing an escape plan:
Hobby shop ............................................................. 623-856-6722 the merrier. Some of his buddies invited noise. Drunk Driving at your installation In the event of a fire, every second counts.
Housing assistance section ...................................... 623-856-7643 a few of their friends to the gathering, There were many mistakes made for a safe ride home • Draw a map of each level of the home and
Housing facilities section ........................................ 623-856-3007 “I am a Luke firefighter. My priority is to save your life, Everyone in the household must be prepared. show all doors and windows. Find two ways to exit
Housing maintenance .............................................. 623-935-2676 the lives of your children and protect your property.” One way is to have a home fire escape plan
Identification cards .................................................. 623-856-7832 Fire safety in the home and workplace is everyone’s that prepares everyone to think fast and get each room. Ensure doors and windows that lead
Law enforcement desk ............................................ 623-856-5970 Air, space forces innovate to defend American way business every day. We all share the responsibility of fire out when the smoke alarm sounds. With an outside open easily.
Information, tickets and travel ................................ 623-856-6000
• Purchase only collapsible escape ladders
Legal assistance ...................................................... 623-856-6901 prevention not only in protecting ourselves, families and escape plan, everyone can get out of the home evaluated by a recognized testing laboratory. Use
our property, but also, the people throughout Luke Air
Library ..................................................................... 623-856-7191 by Force Base. quickly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame
Lodging office/switchboard .................................... 623-856-3941 BARBARA BARRETT can become out of control and turn into a major the ladder only in a real emergency.
Maintenance control center ..................................... 623-856-5469 Each year, fires kill or injure thousands of Americans fire. It only takes minutes for • Teach children how to escape on their own in
Marine Corps .......................................................... 623-856-2417 Secretary of the Air Force and destroy or damage billions of dollars’ worth of property. case you cannot help them.
a house to fill with thick
Marine Corps 24-hour duty desk ............................ 602-421-5806 ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Many of these fires could have been prevented if appropriate a house to fill with thick
black smoke and be-
Marketing ................................................................ 623-856-3245 precautions had been taken and safety guidelines followed. black smoke and be • Have a plan for everyone in your home who
Medical appointments ............................................. 623-856-2273 leadership gathered Sept. 14 for the Air Force Association During Fire Prevention Week, Luke firefighters will high- come engulfed in has a disability.
come engulfed in
Military equal opportunity ...................................... 623-856-7711 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, an annual light how to prevent fires by raising fire safety awareness. flames. • Practice your fire escape plan at night and
Military pay ............................................................. 623-856-7028 showcase for the services’ latest thinking. Luke Fire Emergency Services is teaming with the Na- during the daytime.
Navy Operations Support Center ............................ 602-353-3008 The event included Department of the Air Force leaders Prepare and
OB/GYN clinic ....................................................... 623-856-2273 in their new roles: Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the Air Force tional Fire Protection Association and United States Fire practice the fire Designate a meeting location a safe distance in
Office of Special Investigations .............................. 623-856-6821 Chief of Staff; Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne Bass, Chief Master Administration to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week. escape plan twice front of your home and take attendance. (i.e., meet
Optometrist ............................................................. 623-856-2273 Sergeant of the Air Force; Gen. John Raymond, the first Chief This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” a year with every- under a specific tree or at the end of the driveway
Orthopedic clinic ..................................................... 623-856-2273 and focuses on informing the public about cooking hazards,
one in the house
Outdoor recreation .................................................. 623-856-6267 of Space Operations; and Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, the dangers of unattended cooking and the precautions they one in the house- or front sidewalk to make sure everyone has got-
Pass and registration ............................................... 623-856-4880 Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Space Force. Rosario Gutierrez can take to prevent cooking-related fires. hold participating, ten out safely and no one will be hurt looking for
hold participating,
Patient advocate ...................................................... 623-856-8968 Brown brings a wealth of experience, from leading the The Air Force Association 2020 Air, Space and Cyber Each year roughly 3,000 people die because of home fires. including children someone who is already safe.) Ensure everyone
including children
Pediatric clinic ........................................................ 623-856-2273 air campaign against ISIS to his most recent assignment Conference graphic. knows how to call 911 and that the house number
and people with dis
Pharmacy refill call-in ............................................. 623-856-3969 as commander of Pacific Air Forces. For the past two years, This year’s FPW campaign will educate about the impor- and people with dis- can be seen from the street, day or night.
abilities. Make over
Photo services ......................................................... 623-856-6168 Brown has countered the challenge of a rising Chinese mili- tance of having good working smoke detectors and have a abilities. Make over-
Post Office ............................................................... 623-935-1343 tary threat. Both Brown and Bass keenly understand the and allied interests in the increasingly competitive space home escape plan, and how to prevent kitchen fires. night guests aware of Courtesy of
night guests aware of
Public affairs ........................................................... 623-856-6011 domain. The Space Force mission is critical to the American Courtesy of 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services the plan. 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services
the plan.
Recycling information ............................................ 623-856-4749 urgency of accelerating change to improve how we operate, way of life. Every day, the nation depends upon space-
Retiree Activities office .............................................623-856-3923 train and equip our nation’s Air Force. provided navigation, information and communication.
Rodgers Travel ........................................................ 623-856-6894 Raymond and Towberman are building the U.S. Space American capabilities in air and space are under threat.
Safety ...................................................................... 623-856-6941 Force to maintain national security. Under their leadership,
Security forces .........................................................623-856-5970 Space Force is moving boldly to defend and advance U.S. See foRCES, Page 10 SLOTUS gets cockpit view of Viper … Maj. Jessa Charron (left), 69th Notice of claims
Security incidents .................................................... 623-856-7777 Fighter Squadron F-16 Fight-
Service calls CE maintenance ................................. 623-856-7232 ing Falcon instructor pilot, and In accordance with Air Force Instruction 34- 5111, notice
Sexual Assault Prevention/Response ...................... 623-856-4878 is hereby given that Tech. Sgt. Oscar B. Johnson is deceased.
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