Rep. Omar Honors Minneapolis Fire Department’s First All-Native Fire Crew on the House Floor

WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor Minneapolis Fire Department’s first all-Native fire crew. The 4-member crew serves South Minneapolis with one shared goal: to strengthen trust between the department and the communities it serves.

The full video can be found here.

Full transcript below:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Minneapolis Fire Department for the historic assembly of their first all-Native Fire Crew.

“Manned by Captain Michael Graves, fire motor operator Jessie Strong, and firefighters Johnny Crow and Bobby Headbird, the crew operates Engine 10 out of Fire House Number Six in Minneapolis.

“The four firefighters share one goal: to build trust between the department and the communities it serves.

“Beyond responding to fire and emergency medical calls across South Minneapolis, the crew makes a diligent effort to attend community events and ensure young kids see their identities represented in public service.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the work they do to keep our city safe and inspire future generations to give back to their communities.

“Thank you and I yield back.”

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