[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 109 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
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  CONGRATULATING FAYETTEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE 3, ENGINE 14 AND 
          RESCUE 1 FOR RECEIVING THE PUBLIC SAFETY VALOR AWARD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2018

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Assistant Chief 
Robert Brinson, Captain Michael Reep and Captain Jonathan Ferguson, 
along with Firefighters Stacy Ritchie, Corey Sasser, Albert Lockamy, 
Zachary Wages and Stanton James for receiving the Greater Fayetteville 
Chamber of Commerce's Public Safety Valor Award for their work with the 
Fayetteville Fire Department Engine 3, Engine 14 and Rescue 1 teams.
  We are all familiar with the heroic work our firefighters do 
protecting our communities. Whether it is giving us peace of mind or 
saving the lives of others when a crisis strikes, the men and women who 
put on these uniforms are unsung heroes in towns and cities all across 
our nation. They work long hours, day and night, to ensure that we feel 
safe as we go about our daily lives.
  The Valor Award is presented by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of 
Commerce to those who execute extreme acts of heroism in order to save 
the lives of others in our community. The members of Fayetteville Fire 
Department Engine 3, Engine 14 and Rescue 1 teams were put to the test 
when a vehicle struck a gas line and a life-threating fire rapidly 
progressed towards the car while a man laid unconscious inside. Because 
of the quick action and smart decisions made by the team, the victim 
was saved and taken to the hospital where he made a complete recovery. 
I'm absolutely awed by the selflessness and courage displayed by these 
men and women who put their lives in danger to help others on a daily 
basis.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the Fayetteville Fire 
Department Engine 3, Engine 14 and Rescue 1 on receiving the Public 
Safety Valor Award for their courageous service to our community.

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