[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 177 (Thursday, November 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE KITTRELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
members of the Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department for their selfless 
dedication and bravery in protecting our families, day and night.
  The Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department was established in October 
1990. In their first year of service, the group responded to nearly 70 
calls. Today, the Fire Department has 21 volunteers on its roster and 
answers between 150 and 175 calls per year.
  Without volunteer fire halls, like Kittrell, 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 
2007, 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 Kittrell 
Volunteer Fire Department deserve recognition: Members: Asst. Chief 
Tracey Curray, Asst. Chief Joe Barrett, Capt. Bobby Brewer, Capt. James 
Paul, Lt. Tim Curray, Lt. Alison Mitchell, Chris Kirksey, Dewayne 
Hayes, Alvin Brandon, Adam Long, Addison Bond, Charles Sayler, John 
Lugo, Jr., John Wiseman, Brad Lynn and Stephanie Taylor; Members who 
also serve on Board of Directors: Fire Chief George Curray, Laughlin 
Youree, John Donnell, Bud Mitchell and Matt Lane; Board of Directors: 
Glenn Mitchell, Faye Curray, Robert Adams, Joseph Peay and Jim Puckett.

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