[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 61 (Monday, April 3, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5047-S5048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE FOURTH ANNUAL FIREFIGHTERS CHALLENGE

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, as a long-time supporter of our Nation's 
firefighters, I am honored to sponsor this resolution that will allow 
the Congressional Fire Service Institute to hold its Fourth Annual 
Firefighters Challenge on April 26, 1994, in the park across from the 
Russell Senate Office Building.
  Widely regarded as the most exciting firefighting competition in the 
Nation, firefighters from as far away as California, Florida, and 
Ontario, Canada, are scheduled to compete in an event that demonstrates 
the level of fitness and conditioning essential for today's fire 
service.
  Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, firefighters are on stand 
by--ready to come to our aid. These well-trained men and women are our 
first line of defense against fires and a host of other natural 
disasters. It is my 
[[Page S5048]] hope that this site will provide an excellent 
opportunity for the general public and congressional staff to learn 
more about firefighting and gain a better understanding of the rigors 
these genuine heroes face.
  Mr. President, I hope we might be able to clear this, either during 
the wrap-up tonight or tomorrow--at least sometime this week. I will 
not introduce the resolution at this time until we have had it cleared 
on both sides of the aisle.

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