[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE CHIEF JERRY RHODES

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2020

  Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize the 
achievements of Jerry Rhodes who is retiring as an Assistant Fire Chief 
of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District in Colorado's 
6th District.
  Jerry Rhodes is a proud 8th generation member of the fire service who 
started his career on August 20, 1974 with the City of Glendale Fire 
Department. There he served in many critical roles including Paramedic 
and Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention. His career continued with the 
Cunningham Fire Protection District in Colorado where he worked his way 
up to Fire Chief.
  Throughout his career, Jerry has served on countless boards and 
committees to further the efforts of fire and emergency medical 
services and has given back to the community in so many ways, including 
his service as adjunct instructor for community colleges and 
universities. His leadership and outreach with elected officials, 
community groups, religious institutions, and professional 
organizations sets the standard for future fire service organizations. 
Jerry's contributions to the community and fire service have been 
celebrated through many honorable distinctions and awards.
  In 2018, Jerry was instrumental in the consolidation of the 
Cunningham Fire Protection District, South Metro Fire Rescue, and 
Littleton Fire Rescue into a single fire protection district that will 
improve the quality and long-term sustainability of prevention, 
mitigation, and emergency response services across a community of 287 
square miles.
  As Jerry Rhodes retires, we want to express our sincere gratitude for 
his dedication, hard work, leadership, and service he has provided to 
the citizens and members of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection 
District and to the entire fire service for the past 46 years.

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