U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs Reauthorization: Examining Effectiveness and Priorities
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515
Opening Statements
Ranking Member Daniel W. Lipinski (D-IL) of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology
Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Witnesses
Dr. Denis Onieal, Acting Administrator, United States Fire Administration
Chief John Sinclair, President and Chair of the Board, International Association of Fire Chiefs; Fire Chief, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue (WA)
Captain John Niemiec, President, Fairfax County (VA) Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics - International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2068
Mr. Steve Hirsch, First Vice Chair, National Volunteer Fire Council; Training Officer, Sheridan County Fire District #1, Thomas County Fire District #4, and Grinnell Fire Department (KS)
Dr. Gavin Horn, Research Program Director, Illinois Fire Service Institute
Chief H. “Butch” Browning, Jr., President, National Association of State Fire Marshalls, Louisiana State Fire Marshall