Sparky the Fire Dog and Tony Padilla, Holloman Fire Emergency Services fire inspector, visit children Oct. 7 at the Holloman Elementary School. They talked about the importance of checking smoke detector batteries on a monthly basis. They also explained the procedures on how to call for help in case of an emergency and how to safely get out of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/Released)