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Fire Prevention Week: JB Charleston Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.”
October 3, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years – to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” which works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Joint Base Charleston Fire Department is hosting a series of events, including displays and educational fairs at the Air Base Exchange on Oct. 8 and the Naval Exchange on Oct. 12, both from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be popcorn, sno-cones, a bouncy house and plenty of educational material and handouts, with special appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog and firefighter Big Jay. Firefighters will also be visiting the CDCs and Youth Programs throughout the week. ... MORE

"Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere."

Bringing STEM to JB Charleston youth
August 16, 2017 — Members of Joint Base Charleston hosted STEM Day, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics event for children ages 10 to 18 years old, at the Air Base Chapel Annex Aug. 14.The event taught local youth about different military career fields that use science, technology, engineering and mathematics.“This was an excellent opportunity to show... MORE

Trey Edmond, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Day participant, left, tests the radiation levels from a sample demonstration from 628th Medical Group biomedical technicians at the Chapel Annex in Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 14.

PAX Terminal to undergo renovations
February 23, 2017 — Renovations for the 437th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) Passenger Terminal here begins today and is expected to be a 10-month project.The $12 million renovation is scheduled to be completed in December 2017. During the project, passenger operations will be conducted out of a temporary facility away from the flightline.The changes will include a new... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, swings a sledgehammer to start construction of the new 437th Aerial Port Squadron Passenger Terminal here, Feb. 23, 2017. The passenger terminal is being renovated to improve the facility by adding a new fire suppression system, roof, utility systems, restrooms inside the gated area and a redesigned family room. The passenger terminal will operate out of a temporary facility until construction is complete. Signage is in place to direct passengers and base personnel from the old terminal to the temporary location.

Pumpkin Patrol volunteers ensure Halloween safety
November 1, 2016 — Tech. Sgt. Marcus Thompson, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, briefs Pumpkin Patrol volunteers on their duties during Pumpkin Patrol here, Oct. 31, 2016. On Halloween, members of Joint Base Charleston volunteered for Pumpkin Patrol to walk through base housing on the lookout for injured or lost children. MORE

Tech. Sgt. Marcus Thompson, 628th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, briefs Pumpkin Patrol volunteers on their duties during Pumpkin Patrol here, Oct. 31, 2016. On Halloween, members of Joint Base Charleston volunteered for Pumpkin Patrol to walk through base housing on the lookout for injured or lost children.