[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E966-E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE RECRUIT 
                             CLASS 2015-02

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 2015-02 Prince 
William County Public Safety Training Center graduates. As they prepare 
to join the ranks of the Prince William County Department of Fire and 
Rescue, which is celebrating its 50th year, I encourage the 21 
graduates to reflect on the history of the department and the 
contributions and dedication of the brave men and women who have served 
to protect our community for the last half century.

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   Each member of recruit class 2015-02 has successfully completed a 
rigorous application process followed by 1,248 hours of exhaustive 
academic and physical training over the course of 26 weeks. Upon 
successful completion of this program, each recruit is eligible to 
graduate and become a Fire and Rescue Technician I with the Prince 
William County Department of Fire and Rescue.
   A Technician I is trained in emergency medical services, fire 
prevention, and countless other public safety measures. The 
certifications required for reaching 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, EMTB, 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.
   It is my honor to submit the following names of the 2015-02 recruit 
class graduates of the Prince William County Department of Fire and 
Rescue:
   Matthew Baker, Zachary Burnette, John Campbell, Matthew Cone, Nathan 
Eppley, Tyler Frable, Jason Guimond, Patrick McKinnon, Nicholas Ntiros, 
Brian Pelletier, Zachary Ramey, Dontrell Royal, Andrew Ruddle, Daniel 
Sawyer, Joshua Servais, Brian Smith, James Spengler, Andrew Turner, 
Chase Walton, Daniel Worrell, Austin Wing
   As the newest members of the Department of Fire and Rescue, the 
2015-02 recruit class graduates join the department as integral parts 
of the emergency response and community safety team. Just as the 
current and past Prince William County public safety officers have 
done, I am confident that this graduating class will serve the 
residents of Prince William County with honor and distinction.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
newest members of the Prince William County Department of Fire and 
Rescue. I thank them in advance for their dedication to protecting the 
lives and property of the county's residents. In the tradition of their 
new firefighting family I say: ``Stay safe.''

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