Firefighters stand among the ranks of our nation's bravest first responders, constantly putting themselves in harm's way to keep our communities safe. Sadly, these heroes' efforts sometimes end in tragedy as they make the ultimate sacrifice while fighting to save the lives of others. Across the nation, firefighters face not only the ancient enemy of fire but newer challenges like terrorism and hazardous materials. America's firefighters deserve our respect and our gratitude. They also deserve federal support for their efforts to prevent fires, to rescue and care for victims, to promote fire safety, anc to improve skills and techniques. That is why Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut and I recendy introduced a bill to reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and provide additional resources to help the agency meet its growing responsibilities and our communities' needs. As co-chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Senator Dodd and I welcome our fellow Caucus co-chairs, Senators John McCain of Arizona and Joe Biden of Delaware, as co-sponsors in this effort.
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