[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1391]
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     TRIBUTE TO THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICES 
     ASSOCIATION AND THE FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the Congressional Fire 
Services Caucus, I rise today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 
the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA) 
and the 70th Anniversary of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' 
Association (FAMA). In advance of their joint conference in Nashville, 
TN on October 5th, I would like to personally extend my congratulations 
to both organizations in recognition of their distinguished legacies. 
Both of these organizations bring their members together to discuss 
ideas on how best to provide the needed tools, equipment, educational 
materials, and apparatus that enable our nation's firefighters and 
emergency services personnel to perform their missions safely and more 
effectively.
  The brave men and women serving in our nation's fire and emergency 
services put their lives on the line every day to protect our 
communities. Every year the fire service industry does everything it 
can to reduce the threat of injury and death for these heroes. While 
members of both FEMSA and FAMA compete with each other for business, 
these two associations have served a critical role in bringing fire 
service companies together to advance important issues to the industry 
and the fire service as a whole.
  The fire service industry is vast, comprised of both large and small 
companies. These companies are located in nearly every state in our 
nation, including my home state of New Jersey. They provide thousands 
of well-paying jobs to highly skilled and trained workers. Some bear a 
family name and are guided by new generations of family members who 
possess the same values and work ethics as the founders themselves, 
while others are large companies providing a broad range of 
technologies and equipment.
  Thanks to the great work being done by FAMA and FEMSA, the fire 
service industry has been bolstered by individual companies working 
collectively to develop new technologies and training methods. Next 
week marks two important anniversary milestones for the fire service 
industry. I extend my congratulations to both the Fire and Emergency 
Manufacturers and Services Association and the Fire Apparatus 
Manufacturers' Association. I encourage both organizations to continue 
their important missions as we all work together to make the fire 
service industry a safer profession for all who serve.

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