[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 135 (Thursday, July 30, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4630-S4631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KEITH SALTHE

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this week I have the honor of 
recognizing Roundup Fire Chief Keith Salthe of Musselshell County for 
his bravery and decisive action that stopped the spread of a fire in 
downtown Roundup.
  On the morning of May 20, 2020, Fire Chief Salthe and his team of 20 
volunteer firefighters, as well as firefighters from Hawk Creek, Dean 
Creek, and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and 
Conservation, responded to a fire that broke out at the Vintage Cafe in 
Roundup.
  Five hours after the fire ignited, Salthe and his team were forced to 
knock down the building to ensure that the fire didn't spread to the 
remaining businesses on the block.
  For his decisive action, Musselshell County sheriff called Chief 
Salthe the real hero of the day and said that if it weren't for Chief 
Salthe and his team, the entire block would have been lost.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Fire Chief Salthe today. His 
leadership during this fire emergency stopped the spread of the fire 
towards other businesses, saving lives and preventing what could have 
been a tragedy for the community of Roundup. Roundup is fortunate to 
have brave men like Keith Salthe and his team of volunteer firefighters 
who were ready to jump into harm's way at a moment's notice for the 
safety of their fellow Montanans.

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