[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H3609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE 
                                 CENTER

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate the 50th anniversary 
of the National Interagency Fire Center.
  Established in Boise, Idaho, in 1970, the NIFC supports the Federal 
emergency response for wildland firefighting across the country. Eight 
different agencies look to the NIFC for direction and coordination on 
how to best respond to wildland fires.
  This year's fire season is already underway. I have two in my 
northern California district, at least, and it will be very active. The 
NIFC will play a critical role in supporting and coordinating these 
fire operations across the West.
  The NIFC proves that our emergency response efforts are stronger when 
agencies work together, and I thank the workers who help support our 
Nation's firefighters.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the NIFC for 50 years of service to our Nation's 
wildlands, firefighters, and for public safety.

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