[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 GRADUATES OF THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY 
                         PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the most recent graduates of the Prince William County Public Safety 
Academy. As they join the ranks of the Prince William County Department 
of Fire and Rescue, these men and women are entering a proud profession 
with a rich history.
  Securing a position as a first responder begins with a competitive 
application process. Recruits must then complete a rigorous and 
comprehensive 23-week training program before graduating as a Prince 
William County Department of Fire and Rescue Technician I.
  A Technician I is trained in emergency medical services, fire 
prevention and countless other public safety measures. The 
certifications required to reach the status of a Technician I cannot be 
accomplished without complete dedication and hard work. The graduates 
have completed the requisite coursework for certification in CPR, 
Infection Control, CISM, EMT-B, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, EVOC 2, 
EVOC 3, Flashover Simulation, RIT, Mayday, Hazmat Awareness/Operations, 
Swift Water Rescue Awareness, LPG with Simulation, Rural Water Supply, 
BLS Protocols, Rope Rescue Awareness, Vehicle Rescue Awareness and 
Child Passenger Safety Seat Installation. Each graduate has completed 
more than 600 hours of training and education.
  It is my honor to enter into the Congressional Record the names of 
the Prince William Department of Fire and Rescue Recruit Class 2010-1:
  Benjamin Draxler, Shannon Frick, Nels Jorgenson, Hanif Majeed, 
Nathaniel Matthews, Timothy Moore, Ariel Morales, Ethan Newham, Chris 
Payne, Jajuan Reed, Adam Renner, Raymond Sanez, Nicholas Soper and 
Alexander Thomson.
  There are many reasons that firefighters and first responders are 
known as America's Heroes. These brave men and women regularly put the 
lives and well being of those they serve ahead of their own. I am 
confident that this newest group of graduates will serve the citizens 
of Prince William County with distinction and honor.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
newest members of Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue. 
I have just two other words I would like to say to them: Stay Safe.

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