[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 5 (Thursday, January 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E32]
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         HONORING THE SELFLESS SERVICE OF EVERETT FIREFIGHTERS

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 10, 2019

  Ms. DelBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize two brave 
firefighters from Washington State. Earlier this year Firefighter Brent 
Duckworth from South Everett and Capt. Nick Adsero from Woodinville, in 
my district, rescued three-year old twin girls from their burning 
apartment building in Everett, Washington. On December 13, 2018, both 
gentlemen were recognized for their heroics by the American Red Cross 
Northwest Region with the Fire Rescue Award.
  On January 29, 2018, on what had already been a grueling day, Engine 
6 of the Everett Fire Department received their fifth call and third 
fire of the day to the south end of Everett at a 352-unit complex.
  By the time first responders arrived, flames had already fanned up to 
the third floor of the complex.
  A babysitter who had briefly left the apartment desperately informed 
first responders that the two young girls were still inside the 
building.
  When the crew of Engine 6 raced inside, Firefighter Duckworth and 
Capt. Adsero knew where to go but the apartment was filled with smoke 
and visibility was zero. As the firefighters felt around the apartment 
they were able to find both young girls. Both were rushed to Harborview 
Medical Center for smoke inhalation and both survived.
  Capt. Adsero has said he has seen a lot on the job in his 14 years in 
the fire service, but a rescue like this was a first for him. What is 
even more amazing is that this was Firefighter Duckworth's first fire. 
Most firefighters will go their whole career without such a feat as 
saving a child but on his first fire, Duckworth helped save two.
  I thank Capt. Adsero and Brent Duckworth, and commend their bravery 
and service.

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