[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR BRADLEY 
                                 SMITH

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Emergency 
Management Coordinator Bradley Smith of the Dearborn Fire Department on 
the occasion of his retirement. His honorable twenty-five years of 
service to our community is worthy of commendation.
  A graduate of Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights and the 
Eastern Michigan University School of Staff and Command, Coordinator 
Smith began his career at the Dearborn Fire Department in July 1997, 
beginning as a Firefighter 1. In July 2003, he was promoted to 
Firefighter 2 and then to the role of Fire Engineer in 2005. Due to his 
excellence in service, he was named Emergency Management Coordinator in 
2008. He is also the recipient of several awards, including two Fire 
Chief Life Saving Awards, the Meritorious Service Award, and numerous 
Certificates of Special Recognition.
  Coordinator Smith was responsible for identifying and analyzing 
potential hazards that the City of Dearborn could face, including man-
made and natural disasters. He has ensured that the city has emergency 
plans and safety procedures in place, helping prepare residents for 
when disaster strikes. Beyond that, he has worked to incorporate 
special concerns of those with disabilities and differing religious 
beliefs into those plans. Known for his leadership, kindness, and 
willingness to help those in need, Coordinator Smith is a friend and 
mentor to many. Despite all the work he has done to keep our community 
safe, he still has time to teach karate at PKSA in Flat Rock. An active 
member of his church, he resides in Carleton, Michigan with his wife 
Kelly and their children.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Emergency 
Management Coordinator Bradley Smith for a career of exemplary service 
to the Dearborn Fire Department. I join with Coordinator Smith's 
family, friends, and colleagues in extending my gratitude to him for 
his honorable service in protecting our community and thank him for his 
role in serving the people of the City of Dearborn for the past twenty-
five years. We wish him the best in retirement.

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