Schock Joins Congressional Fire Services Caucus

From the Office of Congressman Aaron Schock

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) announced today he has joined the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, which is dedicated to increasing awareness on Capitol Hill about the challenges and needs of our nation’s firefighters and rescue personnel.

“Firefighters put their lives on the line everyday to protect the health and safety of our communities,” said Schock. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join this caucus so I can strongly advocate for the needs of these vital first responders.”

The Congressional Fire Services Caucus was founded in 1987. The Caucus has played a major role in enacting legislation benefiting our nation’s first responders, most notably the FIRE Act, SAFER and legislation reallocating broadcast spectrum for public safety use.

Schock has long supported firefighters and was a founding member of the Illinois State House of Representatives Fire Caucus.

“From volunteer firefighters in our small communities to the professional firefighters of our larger cities, I intend to be a strong voice for policies and funding that are vital for their ability to do their job in the greatest degree of safety possible,” Schock continued.

“One of my most important jobs in Congress is to ensure our nation’s firefighters have the equipment, tools and training they need to keep our communities safe,” Schock concluded. “I look forward to supporting the needs of firefighters as part of the Fire Services Caucus for years to come.”