[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 30 (Monday, February 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
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RECOGNIZING THE INNOVATIVE AND LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS OF THE WOODBURY FIRE 
                   DEPARTMENT OF WOODBURY, MINNESOTA

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2012

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 
innovative efforts of the Woodbury Fire Department. Throughout 
America's history, firefighters have always been our hometown heroes, 
and I am happy to share with this body the unique efforts of the 
Woodbury Fire Department.
  Woodbury firefighters keep track of their ability to respond to 
various scenarios in training or real emergencies on a scorecard. Since 
the department relies on a small number of full-time firefighters as 
well as crossed-trained police officers to meet their requests, these 
scorecards allow each individual to have an instant and uniform way of 
measuring the best practices for each situation. Most importantly, it 
minimizes the human risk in new and potentially dangerous conditions.
  Innovation has always been a priority for firefighters. While 
prevention is the best way to improve a home's safety, Woodbury 
firefighters take fire control one step further using a method called 
Positive Pressure Attack. This method allows fans to generate pressure 
to remove heat, smoke and dangerous gases before firefighters enter a 
burning building. Not only is this beneficial for firefighters, it 
helps to keep hazardous elements away from anyone who may be trapped 
inside.
  The Woodbury Fire Department has consistently won 100 percent 
approval from its citizens, and it is easy to see why. They are the 
model of professional development and technological innovation. Mister 
Speaker, I am proud to represent such a fine group of people in my 
district and I ask this body to join me in recognizing their 
achievements.

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