Base, local firefighters ring in the New Year

Local city and base officials inspect city and base fire trucks during the annual Misawa Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. "Their hard work and dedication helps ensure the safety of everyone living in and around Misawa City," said Col. Stephen Williams, 35th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Base, local firefighters ring in the New Year

Master Sgt. Daniel Robinson, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief of operations, leads his four-person team in a vehicle equipment inspection during the annual Misawa City New Year ceremony Jan. 19, 2014. Misawa Air Base and local firefighters gather to participate in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, Japan Air Self-Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Tamotsu Kidono, 3rd Air Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Williams, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Vice Mayor Koichiro Maita, salute as firefighters and volunteers parade by Jan. 19, 2014. Firefighters from Misawa Air Base and Misawa City display their pride to their community by holding a parade around the city center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Base, local firefighters ring in the New Year

Published Jan. 21, 2014
By Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla)
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in the annual Misawa Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014.

The ceremony honored the firefighters and the many volunteers in the Misawa community who actively work to support the efforts of firefighting.

"The relationship between the fire departments in our communities is vital for mission accomplishment," said Col. Stephen Williams, 35th Fighter Wing commander.