Brig. Gen. John Nichols, 509th Bomb Wing commander, signs the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Sept. 5, 2018. National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13, 2018, and educates people about three basic, but essential, steps to reduce the likelihood of an accidental fire as well as how to escape safely if there is one. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)