Senator Collins Delivers Remarks at IAFF Conference, Meets with Professional Fire Fighters of Maine President John Martell and IAFF Local F-123 President Mike Melhorn
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the 53rd Annual International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Legislative Conference today and met with Professional Fire Fighters of Maine President John Martell and IAFF Local F-123 President Mike Melhorn. Senator Collins is the co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus.
“We in government have a special obligation to ensure that those who protect our nation have the resources and support they need,” said Senator Collins. “Most of us can’t begin to imagine the courage and selflessness it takes to enter a burning building or approach a blazing truck or railroad car that may be about to explode—especially when others are running in the opposite direction. We can only dimly grasp the skill and discipline it takes to rescue and tend to a victim of a fire or accident in the midst of confusion and danger.”
