Hon JAN TINETTI: Fire stations are integral to the safety of our community. Over 14,000 firefighting personnel do an outstanding job. Last year, they responded to over 83,000 incidents, a 4 percent increase on the year before. Firefighting is about so much more than just fighting fires. Our firefighters are there when we need them the most, by responding to a whole range of emergencies in our communities, including motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous substances, severe weather events, and natural disasters.