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IAFF Endorses Emergency Responders Highway Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 4104
Saturday, December 26, 2009

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) announced support for H.R. 4104. In a letter to the author, Congressman Brad Ellsworth, General President Harold Schaitberger indicated that highway incidents remain a "significant cause of injury and death" fire fighters and emergency medical personnel.
 
The CVVFA Emergency Responder Safety Institute has benefited from a close working relationship with the IAFF for over 10 years. The IAFF champions a number of safety initiatives that would reduce these tragic roadway accidents. Support for  H.R. 4104 The Emergency Responders Highway Safety Act of 2009 is extremely important as the legislation moves through Congress.



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IAFF Letter to Congressman Ellsworth supporting H.R. 4104.pdf
IAFF Letter to Congressman Ellsworth
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H.R. 4104 Emergency Responders Highway Safety Act of 2009.pdf
H.R.4104 Emergency Responders Safety Act of 2009
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