House Approves Legislation to Improve Firefighter Training

Press Release

This week, the House unanimously passed legislation reauthorizing a range of firefighter training programs. In particular, the measure provides for enhanced leadership, coordination, and support services for fire prevention and control; firefighter training and education; and emergency medical services activities. The measure comes just months after Southern California experienced wildfires that burned more than half a million acres, destroyed more than 2,000 homes, and resulted in the largest evacuation in California history. Given the constant fire danger faced by Southern California, Congressman Miller is keenly aware of the need for adequately trained first responders to act when wildfires threaten to destroy our homes and communities. He strongly supported this measure because he believes it will further efforts to train our first responders to deliver emergency services quickly and effectively.

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