House of Delegates Speak

Public Comments for 01/29/2024 Appropriations - Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee

HB99 - Virginia Retirement System; return to work for law-enforcement officers.

Last Name: Britt Organization: private citizen Locality: Portsmouth

Good morning, I'm providing a statement in request for your support in passing HB 99 and HB 1393. Throughout the course of a public safety officer/law enforcement officer's career, they are placed in hazardous situations every time they wear the uniform. They endure both mental and physical conditions throughout their career. These officers sacrifice their lives in order to serve and protect their communities and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please support HB 99 and HB 1393 and show the brave, retired public safety officers/law enforcement officers of the Commonwealth of Virginia that their honor, dedication, and devotion for duty was not in vain.

HB162 - Retirement systems; financial reports, annual disclosures.

Last Name: Cordeaux Locality: Newark

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Last Name: Spiro Locality: Hamburg Finkenwerder

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HB274 - Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability of infertility for firefighters.

Last Name: Cordeaux Locality: Newark

Last Name: Spiro Locality: Hamburg Finkenwerder

Last Name: Gonzalez Locality: Fredericksburg

HB385: there’s an importance and safety to having two man crews.. safety for the company and the public.

Last Name: Rapaport Organization: Virginia Workers' Compensation Commissio Locality: Virginia Beach

Chairman Rapaport of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is on line and available to address any questions.

HB388 - Virginia Retirement System; investments, diversity, equity, and inclusion investing restricted.

Last Name: Cordeaux Locality: Newark

Last Name: Spiro Locality: Hamburg Finkenwerder

HB891 - Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System; extends membership to conservation officers.

Last Name: Klakowicz Locality: Woodbridge

Honorable members of this sub-committee, I signed up to speak remotely late last night. As I have not received a zoom link, I am concerned my testimony will not be heard. I am writing in favor of HB891 and HB1312. This proposed legislation recommends funding the inclusion of conservation police officers of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the Virginia Law Officers Retirement System. I am a Board member of the lead organization in this effort, the Virginia Association for Parks for this effort. I was also a State Park wife , living in state parks from 1975 to 2004, where my husband proudly wore badge number 8 and I can testify that "Law enforcement is a family endeavor." and I believe those families who are currently living this life deserve this benefit. Please support these budget amendments.

Last Name: Goszka Organization: Virginia Police Benevolent Association Locality: Augusta

Dear Delegates The Virginia Police Benevolent Association SUPPORTS DCR Conservation Officers being added to the VALORS retirement system. This bill is necessary for them to compete in an already highly competitive market. The recent JLARC study provided all the data to support this bill. Regards, Rich Goszka

HB1312 - Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System; extends membership to conservation officers.

Last Name: Cordeaux Locality: Newark

Last Name: Spiro Locality: Hamburg Finkenwerder

Last Name: Klakowicz Locality: Woodbridge

Last Name: Goszka Organization: Virginia Police Benevolent Association Locality: Augusta

Last Name: Bracero Organization: Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center Locality: Newport News

To Whom It May Concern: My name is [Insert full name] and I am writing in support of Delegate Wiley’s House Bill 1438 which extends enhanced retirement benefits for juvenile detention specialists. I have worked in a juvenile correctional setting for [include total years] years at the following facilities: [include all Virginia facilities you’ve worked at—if it’s just one replace “the following facilities” with where you currently work]. Employees in our field, like me, should be entitled to these enhanced benefits due to the nature of our career and the stress it entails. Our job is comparable to that of Sheriff Deputies who work in local jails with the exception that we work with juveniles instead of adults and we are not armed. Those deputies receive the enhanced retirement benefits we are seeking. Our counterparts who work for the Department of Juvenile Justice at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center also receive these enhanced benefits. Many detention home staff have experience working at Bon Air or previous juvenile correctional centers (Hanover, Beaumont, etc.) and they can tell you the job is the same as for detention home staff. With many committed juveniles being placed at Community Placement Programs housed in local detention homes instead of serving time at Bon Air, I assure you we are serving the exact same population. JLARC recently published a report entitled, “Eligibility of Public Safety Occupations for Enhanced Retirement Benefits”, and my job was a part of that study. According to the report, “Guideline 2 for enhanced benefits: Public safety employees should have physically and psychologically demanding jobs that are more difficult to perform as they age. The job of local detention specialist received three out of four, indicating a high level of physical and psychological demand. Citing the report, “The risk for workplace injuries is high, with approximately 13 percent of local detention specialists filing at least one paid workers’ compensation claim each year. This rate is comparable to the claims rate for local police officers and deputy sheriffs. Local detention specialists are at high risk for encountering violent or threatening youth detained at a facility. Detention specialists interviewed by JLARC staff recounted injuries sustained during assaults, and paid workers’ compensation claims filed by detention specialists commonly involve altercations with residents”. Every day we are charged with maintaining the safety and security of our community while also providing rehabilitative services to hopefully deter juveniles from entering the adult system. We routinely intervene in crisis and volatile situations that put our health and safety at risk. We work in a 24/7 environment and regularly work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. I would greatly appreciate your support for House Bill 1438. Thank you! Respectfully, [Insert your name]

Last Name: James Locality: Virginia Beach

Very important to vote. Thank you.

HB1393 - Virginia Retirement System; return to work for law-enforcement officers.

Last Name: Cordeaux Locality: Newark

Last Name: Spiro Locality: Hamburg Finkenwerder

Last Name: Britt Organization: private citizen Locality: Portsmouth

HB1401 - Va. Law Officers' Retirement System; adds firefighters employed by Department of Military Affairs.

Last Name: Cordeaux Locality: Newark

Last Name: Spiro Locality: Hamburg Finkenwerder

Last Name: Kearse Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Richmond

My name is Elizabeth Kearse and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Jackson Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Mecklenburg

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Devon Jackson and I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Devon Jackson

Last Name: Swann Organization: Ft. Barefoot Fire Locality: Henrico

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Timothy Swann, I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Tanner Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Mecklenburg

Please support HB1401 and your State of Virginia firefighters.

Last Name: Kitchen Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Appomattox

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Troy Kitchen__ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lett Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Brunswick

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Betty M Lett_ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Mills Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Mecklenburg

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Mason Mills_ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Rifkind Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Greensville

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is __Bryant Rifkind___ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Pesrce Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Mecklenburg

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Matt Pearce_ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great comm

Last Name: Jendro Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Sabreena Jendro __ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Jones Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Brunswick

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Jerry Jones Jr. _ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Jones Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is __Dylan Jones____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lett Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Brunseick

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is James Corey Lett_ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lewis Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Barbara Jean Lewis I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Barbara Jean Lewis

Last Name: Hoover Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Lunenburg

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Ethan Hoover_______________ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lewis Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Kelly Lewis I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Kelly Lewis

Last Name: Paulett Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Locality: Nottoway county

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Brandi Paulett I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lewis Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Justin Cody Lewis I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Justin Cody Lewis

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Phillip Ray Armes Jr___ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Paulett Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Locality: Nottoway county

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Robert Paulett. I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lett Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Brunswick

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _______________________ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: LETT Organization: Fort Barfoot Locality: Brunswick

Please support HB 1401.

Last Name: Acuff Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire & Emergency Services Locality: Brunswick

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Serena Acuff I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Craft Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire & Emergency Services Locality: Lunenburg

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Curtis Craft I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Johnson Organization: Fort Barfoot Firefighters Locality: Blackstone

My name is Amy Johnson and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Clary Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Locality: Brunswick

My name is Nicole Clary and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Nunnelly Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire and Emergency Services Locality: Nottoway

My name is Sam Nunnelly and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Clary Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Locality: Brunswick

My name is Danny Clary and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Cooper Locality: Richmond

My name is Jessica Cooper and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lester Organization: Southside Virginia Community College Locality: South Hill

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Bobby Lester, paramedic and Firefighter instructor. I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Clary Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Brunswick County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Maygan Clary. I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Tanner Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Dept. Locality: LaCrosse

Please support HB 1401 to provide the VALORS benefit to the members of the Fire Dept. Referencing the JLARC study you were presented last week Fort Barfoot Fire Dept checks every box and should receive the benefits. There is no long term financial effect to the Commonwealth as their salaries and benefits are Federally reimbursed.

Last Name: Farrar Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire and Rescue Locality: Mecklenburg County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members: My name is Mary Elizabeth Farrar and I am writing to ask for your support in consideration of HB 1401. This bill would allow the Commonwealth of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs, to participate in VALORS, a benefit that most paid firefighters within the Commonwealth already receive. The services provided by these dedication firefighters and emergency medical service personnel are a vital part of the military training conducted at Fort Barfoot. A JLARC study conducted in 2023, concluded that the men and women of Fort Barfoot meet ALL of the requirements to be eligible for the enhanced benefits that VALORS would provide. Your support of HB 1401 is greatly appreciated. Mary Elizabeth Farrar

Last Name: Foster Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Edwin Foster. I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Lett Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire and Rescue Locality: Ebony, VA

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is James Corey Lett and I have been a firefighter at Fort Barfoot for almost 16 years. I am writing to asking for your support of HB 1401 adding Commonwealth of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to obtain VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I humbly ask you make available to your only Commonwealth of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters already receive as compensation. Your consideration to this matter is greatly appreciated. James Corey Lett Firefighter/EMS Fort Barfoot

Last Name: Brandon Meadows Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Town of Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Brandon Meadows I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Jessica Meadows Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Town of Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Jessica Meadows I am writing to ask you to please support HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from JALRC study these men and women meet all the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Paulett Organization: Fort barfoot fire and emergency services Locality: Nottoway county

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Brandi Paulett, I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Paulett Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire and Emergency Services Locality: Nottoway county

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Robert Paulett I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Madison Armes___ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: cappaert Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: South Hill

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Joe Cappaert, I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Rutledge Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Prince Edward

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is __Mike Rutledge ___ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Sprinston Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Dinwiddie

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is __Margret Springston_____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Jones Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Cindy Jones_ _____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is __Phillip Armes Sr_____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Rutledge Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is ___Wilma Rutledge ____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is ___Melanie Armes_____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is __Phillip Ray Armes Jr_____ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Bragg Organization: Virginia Professional Firefighters Locality: Faber

As President on the Virginia Professional Firefighters representing ten thousand members I ask for the committees support of HB 1401.

Last Name: Branch Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Goochland

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _____Jakeb Branch______ I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Haug Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire and Emergency Services Locality: Nottoway

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Ben Haug I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Coleman Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Brunswick County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Nicholas Coleman I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Nicholas Coleman

Last Name: Shepherd Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Stephanie Shepherd I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Stephanie Shepherd

Last Name: Shepherd Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Dustin Shepherd I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Dustin Shepherd

Last Name: Coleman Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Lunenburg County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Marjorie Coleman I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Marjorie Coleman

Last Name: Berry Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Lunenburg County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Emily Berry I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Emily Berry

Last Name: Berry Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Lunenburg County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Curtis Berry I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Curtis Berry

Last Name: Lewis Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Lamont Lewis I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Lamont Lewis

Last Name: Vaught Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Amelia County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Carrie Vaught I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Carrie Vaught

Last Name: Vaught Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Amelia County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Robert Vaught I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Robert Vaught

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Stuart Armes I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Stuart Armes

Last Name: Tanner Locality: Lacrosse, Virginia

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Madilynne Tanner. I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Armes Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Roberta Armes I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Roberta Armes

Last Name: Lewis Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Thomas Casey Lewis I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Thomas Casey Lewis

Last Name: Hill Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Christian Hill I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Christian Hill

Last Name: Hill Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Rhonda Hill I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Rhonda Hill

Last Name: Hill Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Jeff Hill I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Jeff Hill

Last Name: Firesheets Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Julia Firesheets I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Julia Firesheets

Last Name: Coleman Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Brunswick County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Peyton Coleman I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Peyton Coleman

Last Name: Hatcher Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Teressa Hatcher I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Teressa Hatcher

Last Name: Hatcher Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Bobby Hatcher I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Bobby Hatcher

Last Name: Coleman Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Brunswick County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Charity Coleman I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Charity Coleman

Last Name: Immekus Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Blackstone

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Timothy Immekus I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Coleman Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Brunswick County

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Joseph Coleman I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Joseph Coleman

Last Name: Lewis Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Nottoway County

Last Name: Craft Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire & Emergency Services Locality: Lunenburg

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is _Chris Craft, I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

Last Name: Trent Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire & Emergency Services Locality: Victoria, Va

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Melvin Trent I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Melvin Trent Firefighter,NRP,APP,FP-C,CCEMTP Fort Barfoot Fire & Emergency Services Blackstone , Va 23824 Phone # Cell 434-294-9805 E-Mail melvin.l.trent .nfg@army.mil

Last Name: Vaughan Organization: South Hill Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Locality: South Hill

Good Morning Mr. Chairman and Committee Members, My name is Michael Vaughan, Fire Chief with the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department. I am writing to ask you to please support bill HB 1401 to add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit, that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth. Thank you for your consideration. Fire Chief Michael Vaughan

Last Name: Tanner Organization: Fort Barfoot Fire Department Locality: Henrico County

Good morning, Mr. Chairman and Committee Members: My name is Olivia Tanner and I am writing to ask you to support bill HB 1401 and add your state of Virginia Firefighters, employed by the Department of Military Affairs at Fort Barfoot, to VALORS. These men and women provide fire protection and emergency medical services to protect our military personnel while training at Fort Barfoot. As you have seen from the JALRC study, these men and women meet all of the requirements for this benefit. I ask you to provide your State of Virginia firefighters the same benefit that other paid firefighters enjoy around this great commonwealth.

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