[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 139 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE BLOOMFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2024

  Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bloomfield 
Fire Department for receiving accredited status from the Commission on 
Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). This is a significant 
milestone and I am so proud of all the hard work, training, and 
organization that Bloomfield Fire Chief Louis Venezia and his team do 
every day to be able to provide the highest quality service to the 
citizens of Bloomfield.
  The Bloomfield Fire Department is one of the 300 agencies to obtain 
Internationally Accredited agency status from the CFAI. The process of 
accreditation focuses on a rigorous self-assessment and peer review 
process, focused on the agency's ability to provide quality service to 
the public, in vital areas such as communication, decision-making, 
community alignment, relationships with labor and more. According to 
CFAI, accredited departments ``exemplify organizations that are 
strategic-minded and well-organized, are properly equipped, staffed, 
and trained.''
  Going through the accreditation process is no easy task, and this 
certification means that the Department is both providing excellent 
service to the public and will continue to improve in the years to 
come. I thank the Bloomfield Fire Department for always ensuring our 
community is safe and for being ready for an emergency call, whenever 
that may happen. I am grateful for their commitment to protecting our 
district and want to give congratulations to the entire team for this 
notable accomplishment.

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