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Tom McClintock: “Can you assure me that henceforth, upon discovery of a fire, you will order an aggressive initial attack?”

On the recordApril 4, 2022
Can you assure me that henceforth, upon discovery of a fire, you will order an aggressive initial attack?
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock seeks assurance of improved fire response strategies.

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