Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Firefighters from the Sasebo City Fire Department perform a fire hose demonstration after the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate firefighting skills, and pray for a year free of fires. (U.S.......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, firefighters from Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo, and Sparky, the National Fire Protection Association mascot, pose for a group photo after the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Firefighters from Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo photograph Sasebo community members with their firetruck after the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Firefighters from Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo salute during a parade after the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate firefighting skills, and pray for a year......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Firefighters from Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo participate in a parade after the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate firefighting skills, and pray for a year......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Firefighters from Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo participate in a parade after the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate firefighting skills, and pray for a year......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Firefighters from the Sasebo City Fire Departments shout “hinoyoujin,” meaning “beware of fires,” during the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony held at Arkas Sasebo Event Hall in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 01.05.2026
Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, stands to be recognized during the annual Sasebo City Fire Department Dezome-shiki Ceremony held at Arkas Sasebo Event Hall in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Dezome-shiki are annual New Year celebrations held by cities and fire departments around Japan to recognize contributions of firefighters, demonstrate firefighting skills, and pray......
