[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10073]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            A JOB WELL DONE

  (Mr. GRIMM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a recent display of 
distinguished heroism by the brave men of the fire department of New 
York.
  On the morning of June 5, 2014, a massive five-alarm fire erupted in 
the Rosebank section of Staten Island. The firefighters from Engine 
161/Ladder 81 quickly arrived on the scene and set to work battling the 
blaze. With choking smoke and rising flames, firefighters Ed Morri, 
Billy Calderon, and Thomas Verderosa ascended to the second-floor 
bedroom of the Rivera Family's burning home and carried the couple to 
safety just in the nick of time. A mere two more gasps of smoke would 
have proven fatal for Mrs. Rivera, who was unconscious when fireman 
Billy Calderon saved her life.
  Engine 161's daring rescue is yet another testament to the enormous 
dangers faced by our firefighters. It also demonstrates the importance 
of ensuring that the FDNY continues to receive the proper resources and 
training and that crucial engine companies like 161 are spared from the 
budget chopping block.
  On behalf of all of the residents of Staten Island, I am proud to 
recognize and commend Engine 161/Ladder 81--and all of the firefighters 
who assisted--for a job well done.

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