[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE SERVICE OF LEWIS BROSCHARD

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lewis 
Broschard as he retires from his role as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa 
County Fire Protection District.
  Chief Broschard has demonstrated his steadfast commitment to 
advancing the District's mission of protecting residents and promoting 
public safety throughout the County. He has worked in fire service for 
over 29 years, having previously served in emergency operations, fire 
prevention, and executive leadership.
  Chief Broschard joined the Contra Costa County Fire Protection 
District in 2007. During his time with the District, he sought to 
improve the organizational and operational systems in the District. 
Under his leadership, the District absorbed the East Contra Costa Fire 
Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, 
created the firefighting hand crew program, implemented a seasonal 
aerial firefighting helicopter program, introduced an apparatus 
replacement program, increased staffing in operations and fire 
prevention, and rebuilt multiple fire stations. Furthermore, during 
Chief Broschard's tenure, the regional fire dispatch center was 
expanded and modernized, 911 dispatcher staffing levels were increased, 
emergency ambulance operations were strengthened, and numerous health 
and wellness initiatives were launched. As Fire Chief, he leads one of 
the largest fire districts in the State of California.
  Chief Broschard has also worked diligently to promote wildfire 
prevention and to prepare our community for the future. He supported 
significant wildfire mitigation projects across the county and oversaw 
formation of over 40 new Firewise communities. Additionally, he has 
worked to improve the District's Insurance Services Office (ISO) 
rating, which reduces insurance costs for residents. Chief Broschard 
has worked tirelessly to educate residents and promote community safety 
while guiding the District through organizational growth and as it 
addressed historic wildfire seasons.
  Please join me in congratulating Chief Broschard on his well-deserved 
retirement after 18 years of outstanding service to the District.

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