Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5), Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, released the following statement today after the 26th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner hosted by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI):
"I was honored to join our nation's fire fighters this evening to thank them for their courage and dedication to keeping our communities safe. Their willingness to put their lives in danger to protect the lives and safety of their neighbors places them at the heart and soul of America's communities. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I'm pleased to promote efforts in Congress to ensure that all of our first responders have every tool necessary to carry out their work safely and effectively. I look forward to continuing to work closely with fire fighters and first responders in the months and years ahead to support their mission to protect our communities."