i would like to acknowledge that the california state fire marshall is here, tonya hoover from kel ima as well as two assistant chiefs that were instrumental in putting this together logistically today and that is john clearly. >> this was not an easy task and you can imagine our hearts are with vince and tony so we had a group from the management team come in and help us together from alameda and contra costa counties. this was all done under the direction of chief gilbert. thank you. [ applause ] >>> another group that i would like to acknowledge, and i am very proud to be working with is the leadership of local 798. tom other conner. we have worked hand and glove this week and i really appreciate all your support and members of the executive board for everything you have done. we couldn't have done it without you and truly it was a partnership. i appreciate you being here as well as representation from the international association of fire chiefs. thank you so much. [ applause ] >>> and to my colleagues in the san francisco fire compartment, i put a little something out yesterday, b