    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E157]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

       HONORING THE ROSWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT ON EARNING THE SENATOR PAUL
                                 SARBANES AWARD

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                             HON. RICHARD McCORMICK

                                   of georgia

                        in the house of representatives

                           Tuesday, February 25, 2025

      Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Fire Chief Joe
    Pennino and the brave men and women of the City of Roswell Fire
    Department on being awarded the 2025 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire
    Service Safety Leadership Award by the Congressional Fire Safety
    Institute.
      The Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
    honors organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to
    firefighter health and safety. The award celebrates those who have
    demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in
    promoting a safer environment for firefighters.
      The City of Roswell's Fire Department is recognized for its
    collaboration with researchers in the analysis of the impact that new
    shift schedules and adjusted start times have on the performance and
    well-being of firefighters. The study evaluates both the immediate and
    long-term effects of these changes on the health, responsiveness, and
    capability of these firefighters.
      Through their collaboration in this study, the Roswell Fire
    Department has shown a strong commitment to the well-being of their
    firefighter personnel and dedication to assuring that they are well-
    rested and in peak condition for the daunting schedule that those who
    wear the uniform face. This innovative leadership shows Roswell Fire
    Department's commitment to not only their firefighters but also to the
    well-being of firefighters throughout the United States
      The mission of the Roswell Fire Department is to protect life,
    property, and enhance the quality of life by providing dynamic
    services, including emergency response. Through these thoughtful
    studies, they are taking that seriously by ensuring their personnel are
    at peak performance capability.
      On February 13, 2025, the Roswell Fire Department will be honored
    here in Washington, D.C., during the 35th Annual National Fire and
    Emergency Services Dinner for then leader ship and commitment to
    innovation and safety.
      As their Representative in Congress, I am proud to have these types
    of leaders who strive to serve the public residing in my district. I
    have no doubts that the City of Roswell and its Fire Department will
    continue their trajectory of excellence, and I wish them all the best
    in the future.

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