[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 97 (Friday, June 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE RECRUIT 
                             CLASS 2014-01

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. 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 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 County Department of Fire and Rescue Recruit Class 
2014-01:

       Joel Bernardo, Ryan Beuttenmuller, Peter Francisco, Brendan 
     Galvan, Andrew Mullinax, Daryl Palumbo, Lauren Pinkston, 
     Rachel Reardon, Craig Walton, Jordan Wiley, and Travis 
     Zimmerman.

  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.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
newest members of Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue. 
I want to thank them for making this commitment to public service in 
our community, and, in the tradition of their new firefighting family, 
I say, Stay Safe.

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