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ballroom to hear our highest-ranking political leaders pay tribute to the dedication and commitments of our nation’s first responders.

By attending this event, you will have a better understanding about our government’s role in addressing the challenges and concerns of firefighters, emergency services personnel and the fire service industry. You will have the opportunity to speak with our friends in government about your concerns on national and local issues.

The CFSI program is designed to educate everyone on current and future national issues, legislation and policies that impact the entire fire-rescue and emergency services. Aside from meeting members of Congress and their professional staff, you will have the chance to meet with federal agencies and key administration representatives. In the past, members of the fire service who have attended this event came home with a sense of comradery toward the leaders of state and national organizations that represent the fire service industry. To learn more about the 2023 CFSI Dinner and Symposium, go online and visit www.CFSI.org.

In closing, I will leave you with a statement from the Congressional Fire Service Institute; “As a first responder, your job is to protect the citizens of your community against the threat of fire and other dangers. Our job at CFSI is to educate members of Congress about the work you perform and how the federal government can support the fire service in making our communities safer.”

I hope you visit the CFSI website to get a better understanding of their purpose and how you can be a part of this great event.

- Dennis

Charlotte firefighters worked a vehicle fire on Interstate 485 nearBallantyne Commons Parkway in South Charlotte during rush houron February 21, 2023. Firefighters arrived and found an active engine compartment fire. Firefighters from Engine 9 and Engine 32 had the fire undercontrol within minutes with no injuries.

- Fire News photo by FullyInvolvedMedia

6 Arrested in Structure Arson

On February 18, 2023, at 2036, Mooresville Fire-Rescue was alerted fora structure fire on Fern Brook Drive. Arriving units found a fully involved structure on the cornerof Brawley School and Oak Tree roads. The large two-story structure was vacant, and an exteriorattack operation was set up. Engine 2 was first on scene and, aftersecuring a watersupply, stretched a hoseline to the structure. Engine 5 secured a watersupply on Brawley School Road and attacked the fire with theirdeck gun. Ladder5 set up a ladderoperation with additional crews and the fire darkened down. The fire was deemed undercontrol in about an hourand the cause was underinvestigation; six people, all juveniles, were laterarrest ed for starting the fire.

- Fire News photo by ImmsterFirePhotos.com