[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3100]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BROWN

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate 
Michael Brown on his retirement after serving the North Lake Tahoe Fire 
Protection District, NLTFPD, for over 26 years. It gives me great 
pleasure to recognize his years of hard work and dedication to creating 
a safe environment for the communities of Incline Village and Crystal 
Bay.
  Mr. Brown began his career in fire services 37 years ago. In 1986, he 
joined the NLTFPD as a firefighter and paramedic. Throughout his 
tenure, he worked diligently, moving up the chain of command, until he 
left the NLTFPD to serve the Nevada Division of Forestry. He returned 
to the district in 2003, assuming the role of assistant fire chief. In 
2007, Mr. Brown was named fire chief, taking full responsibility for 
the department and leading his colleagues in fighting fires and 
providing emergency services. Mr. Brown commanded the department with 
over 20 years of experience as a paramedic, serving the local 
communities with unparalleled knowledge. His years of service in 
responding to all types of emergency and public service situations are 
invaluable to residents across the Lake Tahoe community. Mr. Brown 
truly went above and beyond in his role with the NLTFPD.
  It is the brave men and women who serve in our local fire departments 
that help keep our communities safe. These heroes selflessly put their 
lives on the line every day. I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Brown 
for his courageous contributions to the people of Lake Tahoe. His 
sacrifice and courage earn him a place among the outstanding men and 
women who have valiantly put their lives on the line to benefit others.
  For the last 50 years, the NLTFPD has provided risk services to 
residents of Incline Village and Crystal Bay. The department has three 
stations and provides two staffed ambulances and two reserve ambulances 
to address needs within the local community. All firefighters serving 
the NLTFPD are Nevada emergency medical technicians. In addition, the 
department has over 20 paramedics ready to assist at any time. This 
department serves as a special resource to the community with the 
ability to rescue residents in all types of scenarios, including 
emergencies in snow, water, or in backcountry, in addition to 
protecting local residents in incidents of fire. In 1982, it also began 
providing transportation of the sick and injured to various hospitals. 
This department has shown unwavering dedication to keeping Nevadans of 
this community safe. We are lucky to have had someone like Mr. Brown 
leading the way in the department's efforts.
  Mr. Brown has demonstrated professionalism, commitment to excellence, 
and dedication to the highest standards of the NLTFPD. I am both 
humbled and honored by his service and am proud to call him a fellow 
Nevadan. Today I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Mr. Brown on his retirement, and I give my deepest appreciation for all 
he has done to make Nevada a safer place. I offer him my best wishes 
for many successful and fulfilling years to come.

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