[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL WARREN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have 
dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly 
give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to 
live and work. Michael Warren is one of these individuals. On July 3, 
2008, Michael retired after 14 years as the Chief of the Corona Fire 
Department and a celebration will be held this Saturday, July 12, 2008, 
in his honor.
  Michael Warren was the Fire Chief for the City of Corona since May 
1994 and also served as the Emergency Services Director for the City of 
Corona. In addition, Chief Warren serves as the Operational Area Mutual 
Aid Coordinator for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. The 
Corona Fire Department currently employs a staff of 146 members and 
operates the suppression activities for the city from seven fire 
stations. In addition to being the Fire Chief, Chief Warren has served 
as the Acting Police Chief and Acting Utilities Director for the City 
of Corona. In his capacity as Fire Chief along with the ``Acting'' 
assignments he has worked closely with all of the other municipal 
departments creating collaborative solutions to city wide problems.
  Chief Warren previously was the Deputy Chief for the California 
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection/San Bernardino County Fire 
Department and Mutual Aid Operational Area Coordinator, and served with 
the U.S. Forest Service. He has over 36 years of experience in the fire 
service, serving on major emergency incidents throughout the United 
States. Chief Warren was a member of the National Emergency Incident 
Management Team. He has presented discussions on large scale emergency 
incident management to other state emergency organizations including 
the State of New York and at the International Association of Fire 
Chiefs conference.
  Chief Warren was the President of the California Fire Chiefs 
Association from 2004-06, and held the Legislative Director position 
for the California Fire Chiefs Association. In addition, he serves on 
the Governor's Homeland Security Public Safety Advisory Council. Chief 
Warren was a member on the Public Safety Policy Committee for the 
League of California Cities, Vice Chair of the Inland Empire Affiliate 
of Burn Institute, is an active member of the board on Alternatives to 
Domestic Violence, and the Rotary Club. He was appointed to the 
California Emergency Council in 2006 by Governor Schwarzenegger. At the 
request of the Governor, Chief Warren has been Chairing the Blue Ribbon 
Commission Task Force since 2004.
  In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Chief Warren was asked to 
serve as one of ten national experts on a nationwide program to assist 
other states in developing their own mutual aid programs and systems. 
He has worked with Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Tennessee and is 
currently working with Utah, Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska. In the State of 
California, Chief Warren participates in discussions relative to 
amendments and changes to California's Mutual Aid program. In that 
capacity he also works directly with Federal Cooperators. Having served 
his entire career in the California Fire Service, he has participated 
in the development of ICS in the early 1970s up to and including the 
most recent discussions on revisions to the State's plan.
  Chief Warren attended Chaffey College and Northern Arizona 
University, attaining degrees and certificates in professional 
forestry, fire science and police science.
  Chief Warren's expertise and tireless passion for the well-being and 
safety of the community has contributed immensely to the betterment of 
the City of Corona and the State of California. I am proud to call 
Michael a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that 
many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as 
he retires.

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