[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 FIREFIGHTER AMOS CHAMBERLAIN

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Firefighter Amos ``Buzz'' Chamberlain of the Claremont Fire 
Department. His heroic actions, along with the efforts of Captain Tom 
Buinicky, helped to save the lives of several families caught inside a 
burning apartment building. Buzz puts his life on the line each day for 
the sake of others.
  In January of 2001, the two men responded to what seemed to be a 
routine call. They were two of the first firefighters on the scene and 
discovered a three-alarm fire. Witnesses told them of an infant trapped 
on the third floor of the building and they searched for the baby. The 
baby had already been brought to safety, but the men continued to make 
sure that the entire building had been vacated.
  Firefighters Chamberlain and Buinicky 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 how they went above and beyond 
the call of duty in order to save the lives of fellow citizens and 
bring comfort to the community. Firefighters are among some of this 
Nation's bravest heroes, and I applaud them for their work to keep New 
Hampshire safe.
  I commend the altruistic acts of Amos Chamberlain. It takes true 
courage and honor to put others' lives above one's own. I am confident 
that as long as we have people like Buzz, our Nation will continue to 
be strong. New Hampshire is proud to have such a dedicated citizen and 
it is truly an honor to represent him in the U.S. Senate.

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