House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Grant Programs Reauthorization: Examining Effectiveness and Priorities

Date:

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 10:00am

Location:

2318 Rayburn House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515

Subcommittees:

Research and Technology (115th Congress)

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

115th Congress