[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 79 (Monday, May 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1041]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEVIN IRWIN

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 14, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Clark County 
Firefighter Kevin Irwin for his selfless role in saving nine of his 
fellow firefighter's lives.
  On February 17, 2007, Clark County firefighters were dispatched to a 
fire in a large commercial warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this 
particular day, Firefighter Kevin Irwin arrived on the scene with the 
crew from Station 15, and served as an acting Engineer for the day. As 
the firefighters were battling the flames, Kevin noticed one of the 
exterior walls in the warehouse was giving in. In a rush to save the 
rest of the crew, Kevin quickly alerted the other men of their imminent 
danger and subsequently prevented their deaths.
  Humbled about being referred to as a hero, Kevin says it is all a 
part of the job. He has served with the Clark County Fire Department 
for four years and has been under Captain Christian Grimes in Station 
15 for the last two years. Kevin has been a resident of Nevada since 
1991 and is married to wife Debora with two children, Jacob and Ashlyn.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Kevin Irwin for his heroism and 
his quick approach that saved nine fellow firefighters' lives. The 
service firefighters like Kevin provide, to save lives while risking 
their own is truly commendable. I applaud Kevin for his leadership and 
wish him continued success in his career.

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