[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 177 (Thursday, November 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 FIRE CHIEF RICHARD TREMITIEDI HONORED FOR 35 YEARS OF DEDICATION AND 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 9, 1995

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Fire Chief 
Richard R. Tremitiedi, a Hoboken firefighter for 35 years. A 
testimonial dinner will be held in his honor today in East Rutherford, 
NJ.
  Chief Tremitiedi joined the fire department in 1960. Through the 
years, he rose through the ranks by attaining the highest score on 
every promotional test that the took. In March 1990, he became Fire 
Chief of the city of Hoboken and he has served in that capacity with 
pride and dedication.
  Chief Tremitiedi's many achievements include writing the city's smoke 
detector ordinance as head of the Fire Prevention Bureau during the 
1980's. The ordinance required property owners to place fire detectors 
in common areas as well as in each apartment. This made buildings safer 
places for everyone.
  In the 35 years that Chief Tremitiedi served as a firefighter, he has 
touched the lives of many people. The career of a firefighter is truly 
a noble one. There are not many people that are courageous enough to 
enter burning buildings on the verge of collapse to put out fires. 
However, people like Chief Tremitiedi and other firefighters dedicate 
their lives to doing just that. Firefighters are genuine heroes who 
risk their lives to help others. Many people owe their safety and 
security to Mr. Tremitiedi. He has created a better and safer 
environment for the residents of Hoboken.
  In September, 1995, Chief Tremitiedi officially resigned as Fire 
Chief. He leaves behind a tradition of valor and dedication. He is 
truly a remarkable man who has served the community with all his heart. 
He was always available to answer the call of duty. Chief Tremitiedi 
will continue to serve as a member of the State Fire Master Planning 
and Research Advisory Council. He also plans to write a book about 
managing the costs of fire protection.
  It is an honor to have such a brave and dedicated man serving my 
district. I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Richard R. 
Tremitiedi for his service and dedication to the community.

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