[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF FIRE CHIEF KYLE D. KING FOR A LIFETIME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2011

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fire Chief Kyle 
D. King for his commitment to community service in Farmers Branch, 
Texas. Chief King retired from the City of Farmers Branch on December 
31, 2010, after completing 35 years of service.
  Chief King was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma, attended Southwestern 
State University, and graduated from Oklahoma State University. After 
moving to Texas, he began his employment with the City of Farmers 
Branch as a Fire Inspector on January 1, 1976. He rose quickly, and was 
promoted to Fire Protection Safety Technician in 1979, Fire Marshal in 
1981, Chief Training Officer in 1985, and Fire Chief in 1991.
  As Fire Chief, Mr. King held certifications as an Instructor, Master 
Fire Inspector, Master Fire Fighter, Master Fire Investigator, and 
Master Peace Officer. He was a member of the Texas and International 
Fire Chiefs Association and is past President of the Dallas County Fire 
Chiefs Association. He has most recently served as Texas State Vice 
President of the Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association.
  Chief King has overseen the construction of several fire department 
buildings, including the Farmers Branch Fire Station No. 3 and the Bob 
Phelps Fire Administration Building. He also helped to set up the 
construction documents for new Fire Station No. 1. Additionally he has 
supervised the implementation of a mass casualty incident task force, 
the development of an emergency management plan, initiation of the 
Citizens Fire Academy, and the beginning of the paramedic engine 
program. Other achievements for the department include receiving a 
Class 2 ISO rating, recognition for maintaining an outstanding cardiac 
save rate, and the maintenance of extremely low annual fire losses 
through innovative fire prevention programs.
  Beyond his work at the Fire Department, Chief King is active in his 
community. A Baptist deacon for over 30 years, Chief King has held 
several leadership roles in First Baptist Carrollton, his home church. 
He is also a former Chaplain for Dallas North Gideons International and 
currently holds the position of Membership Chair. Additionally, he 
mentors middle school students through the Carrollton-Farmers Branch 
Independent School District.
  On behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I would like 
to thank Chief King for his exceptional career and community service 
contributions to the greater north Texas area. Because of his 
leadership and expertise, thousands of residents in Farmers Branch 
receive vital services each year. I ask all my distinguished colleagues 
to join me in recognizing Chief King for his lifetime of community 
service.

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