[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3236-S3237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN KODY JONES

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the courageous 
actions of a brave and heroic senior member of the Louisville Fire 
Department. On February 3, 2022, Captain Kody Jones, a 17-year veteran 
of the department, went above and beyond the call of duty to save the 
lives of four people: three adults and one small child.
  Around 2 pm, a fire was reported at a home in the 100 block of 
Stevenson Avenue. Without hesitation, Captain Jones, who was on his way 
to work, responded to the scene. Once at the residence, Captain Jones 
safely rescued the four individuals without injury to them or to 
himself.
  Captain Jones then instructed emergency dispatchers on essential 
details concerning the fire. Using his 17 years of experience, Captain 
Jones was able to direct responding units to the best position and 
angle of attack to fight the blaze. He also relayed the fire's size and 
position and the building's material composition. These details were 
instrumental in firefighters being able to stop the fire within 1 hour 
of being on the scene. Following these heroic actions, Captain Jones 
reported to the fire station to continue to serve on his assigned 
shift.
  Captain Jones' actions that day were critical in saving four lives, 
minimizing structural damage, and containing the blaze. I salute 
Captain

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Jones for his actions that day and his selfless service to his 
Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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