[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               DOUG HALL

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 19, 2022

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Westminster Fire Chief Doug Hall for his 43 years of service to the 
City of Westminster and surrounding communities.
  For four decades, Chief Hall has been active within the Westminster 
community and fire department. Chief Hall began his career in 1978 when 
the City had 18 firefighters, an administrative assistant, and only one 
of its three fire stations was staffed. The Westminster Fire Department 
now has 143 employees, with 123 serving in an emergency response 
capacity from six staffed fire stations.
  For the past 10 years, Chief Hall has served as Fire Chief. Under his 
leadership, Westminster Fire Department earned an ISO Class 1 rating, 
the Center for Public Safety Excellence's (CPSE) highest accreditation. 
Less than 300 agencies have received an ISO Class I accreditation 
nationally. In addition to overseeing the modernization of the 
department, including upgrading public safety telecommunications 
systems and other technological upgrades, Chief Hall developed new 
career pathways for future firefighters through a multi-agency 
firefighter academy and officer development program.
  Outside of the Westminster community, Chief Hall is recognized as a 
leader in the Colorado firefighting community. He served as President 
of the Board of Directors for the Adams and Jefferson County Hazardous 
Materials Response Authority from 2019 to 2021 and represents Colorado 
municipalities as a member of the Colorado Fire Commission. Chief Hall 
has been a member of the Westminster Rotary Club for 13 years.
  I extend my deepest appreciation for Chief Hall and his service and 
dedication to our community. I thank him for his continuous dedication 
to serving the people of Colorado.

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