[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3826]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


          RECOGNIZING GALENA TRAIN DERAILMENT FIRST RESPONDERS

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2015

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the first responders who 
helped to control and contain the fire caused by the recent train 
derailment in Galena, IL on March 5, 2015. These brave citizens 
responded to the derailment quickly and performed their duties 
flawlessly. Thanks to their bravery and hard work, the fire was 
ultimately contained, and disaster was averted. The state of Wisconsin 
thanks them for their courage and service.
  On March 5, 2015, a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train derailed in 
Galena, Illinois, and started a fire in a rural area near the city. 
Firefighters from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin responded to help 
control and contain the fire. Wisconsin fire departments from Cuba 
City, Darlington, Dickeyville, Hazel Green, Jamestown, Lancaster, and 
Platteville participated in the incident response. After arriving on 
the scene, first responders assessed the situation and enacted 
procedures to control the derailment. Their response was successful, 
the incident was contained, and crisis was averted.
  Everyday, firefighters and other first responders go to work prepared 
to confront our most dangerous situations. These brave men and women 
are on the front lines, protecting our communities from disaster. 
Today, I recognize these courageous first responders and thank them for 
their service.

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