Kaiserslautern American, October 16, 2015

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October 16, 2015

Kaiserslautern American

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

October 16, 2015

Volume 39, number 41

86th CES opens house, informs KMC Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Families from throughout the KMC gathered at Fire Station 1 Oct. 8 on Ramstein to attend an open house. The event was hosted by the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron to promote Fire Prevention Week. “Fire Prevention Week allows us to get involved with the public,” said Master Sgt. Mark Goenen, 86th CES KMC Fire Emergency Services. “This year’s theme is ‘Hear the Beep Where You Sleep.’ We really want to inform people about their smoke detectors. The batteries in detectors are not forever. If you wait until it’s beeping, it may be too late and not work properly. “Our ultimate goal is to eliminate home fires, but it’s very important for all KMC residents on and off base to think about home-fire safety and incorporate the lessons they learn See FIRE, Page 2

Master Sgt. Mark Goenen, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services, shows children how to properly use a fire extinguisher Oct. 8 on Ramstein. As part of Fire Prevention Week, families visited Fire Station 1 to learn about fire safety including home-fire safety issues, fire extinguisher training and holiday safety tips.

86th FSS caregiver receives Red Cross Lifesaver Award Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sean Tatum, 86th Force Support Squadron caregiver, stands with the Dalmo family for photos during a Red Cross Lifesaving Award ceremony Oct. 8 on Ramstein. Tatum utilized his Red Cross health and safety skills to dislodge food from Jackson Dalmo’s throat July 1.

In the KMC, caregivers are required to be Red Cross certified to ensure maximum child safety. Fortunately, many caregivers never have to experience a real-life scenario in which they have to apply these skills. However, one 86th Force Support Squadron caregiver’s training was recently put to the test. Sean Tatum, 86th FSS caregiver, received the Red Cross Lifesaver Award Oct. 8 for the actions he took on July 1 to save a child’s life. The Red Cross Lifesaver Award is given to recognize a lifesaving act performed by an individual who utilized skills learned through Red Cross

health and safety training. On the day of the incident during the daily snack time, Jackson Dalmo, who was 16 months old at the time, began showing signs of choking. Tatum’s instinct set in fast as he quickly acted. “All I could think about was, ‘I need to help this boy,’” Tatum said. “His face turned red and he was flailing his arms. I knew I had to do something.” Tatum explained that he performed back blows to dislodge the food and then used the finger-sweep method to remove it from Jackson’s mouth. After the commotion subsided, he informed Jackson’s mother, Stephanie Dalmo, of the incident. “I work in the (Child Development Center) in a different building, and (on that day) Sean came

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Tip of the Week Spouses of leaders tour Ramstein, Vogelweh, Page 6

See AWARD, Page 3

435th AGOW deploys team, expands OIR mission, Page 10

Halloween event features spooky hike, Page 15


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