NH Firefighters Back Innis in 1st District Congressional Primary Fight

Members of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire met in Bedford on Aug. 14, to endorse Dan Innis in the 1st Congressional District Republican primary.

In a statement, the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire said they believe that Innis is the best choice in the primary, and recommend that Republican members vote for him on Sept. 9. The organization has not made an endorsement for the general election.

“Dan Innis has made it clear that he values working families in New Hampshire,” said Jeff Humphrey, President of the Bedford IAFF Local #3639. “The professional fire fighters in Bedford, and throughout this district, are hopeful to have this candidate be the nominee in September, because we believe he cares strongly for public safety,”

David Lang, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire, added that, “The PFFNH believes that Mr. Innis is the candidate in this primary who understands that fire fighters need support and resources to do our jobs of insuring we keep the public safe. He is the candidate who values public safety. We are proud to endorse Dan Innis in the first Congressional District Republican Primary.”

Innis thanked the organization for its endorsement.

“Fire fighters risk their lives with every call and we need to make sure that we keep our promises to them,” he said. “I am proud to have earned the support of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire. In Congress, I will work closely with them to make sure that fire fighters have the resources and the support that they need to continue to protect our communities.”

The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire, headquartered in Concord, represents more than 2,000 active and retired fire fighters and paramedics from 43 locals across the state.