[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 166 (Tuesday, October 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE ORLINDA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2007

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
members of the Orlinda Volunteer Fire Department for their selfless 
dedication and bravery in protecting our families, day and night.
  The Orlinda Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1973 and 
today is made up of 20 brave, hardworking men and women. These 
firefighters also serve as medical first responders.
  Without volunteer fire halls, like Orlinda, many places in the Sixth 
District would lack effective fire protection. In the state of 
Tennessee, over 70 percent of fire service is provided by volunteers. 
Among these volunteers, almost 75 percent work other daily jobs.
  Ensuring our families' safety is not without risk. Sadly, an average 
of two firefighters die each year in Tennessee in the line of duty. In 
2005, the Tennessee Fire Services and Code Academy dedicated a memorial 
on their main campus in Bell Buckle to honor those Tennessee 
firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
  For their willingness to serve, the following members of the Orlinda 
Volunteer Fire Department deserve recognition: Chief Dusty Johnson Sr. 
Assistant Chief Nancy Johnson, Captain Dusty Johnson Jr. Captain 
Charlie Groves, Captain David Spivey, Clay Frey, Justin Barnhill, Bubba 
Dorris, Nick Poe, Jason Hemper, Ashley Johnson, Amanda Groves, Travis 
Garman, Mike Brinley, Jason Vanderheyden, Derrick Crossfield, Larry 
Phillips, Peter Pecori, Tommy Clowers, Judy Barnhill, John Barnhill, 
Rachael Payne, Paul Jones, Noah Payne, and Daniel Couch.

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