[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING PENNSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to celebrate of the 100th 
anniversary of the Pennsville Fire Department located in South Jersey. 
This great fire department began its long history in April of 1924 when 
Jeer A. English decided to fill a void in the township by establishing 
a fire department. In 1939, it was recognized that additional emergency 
crew members were needed so a rescue squad was created and eventually 
this squad merged with the fire department creating the Fire and Rescue 
Department we have today. Through the years, the department has ensured 
that their firefights are as prepared as possible by requiring 180 plus 
hours of training before the young men and women can put on the 
uniform. The people of Pennsville always know that when someone from 
the Pennsville Fire and Rescue Department shows up that they are in 
good hands. The Fire and Rescue Department also gives back to the 
community through their Fire Prevention Open House to educate children 
on safety and by visiting the children's hospital each year to hand out 
gifts. The Pennsville Fire and Rescue Department has done a great deal 
of outstanding service to the people of Pennsville, and I have no doubt 
that they will continue to for the years to come. God bless the 
Pennsville Fire and Rescue Department and God bless the United States 
of America.

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