[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO THE ALLENSTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Madam President, today I show my 
support for the Allenstown Fire Department, including Captain Dan 
Silva, Lieutenant Scott Eaton, as well as Firefighters Edward Higgins, 
Lee Cheney, Mark Jacobs, Ray Sevigny and Keith Lambert. Their heroic 
actions saved the lives of numerous hotel guests and preserved one of 
New Hampshire's historical landmarks. The men of the Allenstown Fire 
Department risked their lives, as they do everyday, to protect and 
serve.
  On an early morning in July of 2001, the Allenstown Fire Department 
received a call that a historic bed and breakfast was in flames. The 
company worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire.
  Upon learning that guests were trapped in the residence, the 
firefighters successfully made several rescues. Leading six victims 
down their ladders, they brought them to safety. The firefighters 
further risked their lives to perform room-by-room searches to confirm 
that everybody was out of the building safely.
  These firefighters work valorously everyday. Each time they respond 
to a call for help, they are putting their own lives in jeopardy. This 
is just one example of the hard work and dedication of New Hampshire's 
firefighters. By consistently operating above and beyond the call of 
duty, these men and women save the lives of fellow citizens and bring 
comfort to the community. Firefighters are among our country's bravest 
heroes, and this company has been serving the State of New Hampshire 
for many years.
  I commend the altruistic acts of the Allenstown Fire Department. It 
takes courage to place somebody else's life above one's own. I am 
confident that as long as we have firefighters like those of Allenstown 
our Nation will continue to remain protected. New Hampshire is proud to 
have such dedicated citizens, and it is an honor to represent you in 
the U.S. Senate.

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