Lieberman to Co-Chair Congressional Fire Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-CT,  has agreed to co-chair the Congressional Fire Service Caucus.

In a prepared statement, Lieberman said: "I am honored and delighted to be nominated to co-chair the Congressional Fire Services Caucus."

He added: "...In the age of terrorism, their responsibilities have increased, and the dangers they face have multiplied. These brave men and women deserve every ounce of support we in Congress can provide to them so that they can perform their jobs with the best possible equipment and training. I look forward to continuing to advocate for them with my Fire Services Caucus colleagues."

The CFSC is a bipartisan group of representatives who support legislation of importance to firefighters.