From: Sam Miller - President, IAFF Local 3762

Date: July 23, 2015

Ref: Firefighter Injury

PRESS RELEASE

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The Fauquier County Professional Firefighters encourage all members of the

community to understand that the recent injuries of firefighters is being handled in the

most meticulous and professional manner possible. The investigation is in the infancy

stages and any assumptions should be avoided prior to the conclusion of the

investigation. The main concern of our Local is the safety of all first responders, and we

respect the positive relationships we have harbored with the countys elected officials, county volunteers, and the county administration.

Today, several of our members visited with Adam Glaze, the firefighter who is in

the burn unit at Washington Medstar Hospital in Washington, D.C. Adams father, Charlie Glaze, a veteran professional firefighter in Washington D.C., informed us that he

is progressing well in his recovery. Adam remains incredibly positive and thankful for the

outpouring of support from the firefighters and citizens of Fauquier County. His father

informed us that he was extremely supportive and confident when he signed the release

for his son to act as an interior firefighter. Glaze expressed, If anyone wants to address policies, thats a separate issue, but the training provided by the county high school program to certify my son as a firefighter provided him the ability to survive a situation

that could have been fatal. The extremely qualified instructors ensured my sons survival.

As the post incident analysis and investigation unfold, we encourage all members

of the community to respect the time and effort needed to conclude this detailed task.

Please keep Adam, his family, and all of the public servants in your thoughts and prayers

in the coming weeks and months.

Fauquier Professional Fire Fighters

Local 3762 P.O. BOX 77

Catlett, VA 20119