Fauquier Professional Fire Fighters

Local 3762
P.O. BOX 77
Catlett, VA 20119

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.