[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5095]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE HOOKSETT FIRE DEPARTMENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for the Hooksett Fire Department, including Chief Michael 
Howard, Lieutenant David Carignan, Firefighter Bill Palmer and 
Firefighter Steve Davis. Their heroic actions saved numerous lives, and 
preserved one of New Hampshire's historical landmarks. They worked 
without regard for their own safety to preserve a treasure to the 
community.
  On an early morning in July of 2001, the Hooksett Fire Department 
received a call that a historic bed and breakfast was on fire. The 
company worked tirelessly to save the burning building.
  Upon learning that guests were trapped in the residence, the 
firefighters successfully made several rescues. Leading six victims 
down their ladders, they brought them to safety. The firefighters 
further risked their lives to perform room-by-room searches and confirm 
that everybody rescued.
  These firefighters work valorously everyday. Each time they respond 
to a call for help, they are putting their own lives in jeopardy. This 
is just one example of the hard work and dedication of New Hampshire's 
firefighters. By consistently operating above and beyond the call of 
duty, these men and women save the lives of fellow citizens and bring 
comfort to the community. Firefighters are among are country's bravest 
heroes, and this company has served the State of New Hampshire for many 
years.
  I commend the altruistic acts of the Hooksett Fire Department. It 
takes courage to place somebody else's life above your own. I am 
confident that as long as we have firefighters such as the men of the 
Hooksett Fire Department, our Nation will continue to be protected. New 
Hampshire is proud to have such dedicated citizens. It is an honor to 
represent you in the U.S. Senate.

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