Williston Fire Chief Milton Widener Public Comment During DNFSB

Williston Fire Chief Milton Widener provided a statement during public comment portion of the Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board today in Augusta, GA at the Bell Auditorium.  The DNFSB was holding a public hearing on emergency preparedness and other topics at the Savannah River Site (SRS).  Chief Widener was one of several other citizens who provided comments.  Chief Widener allowed the DNFSB members to view a picture of the 1995 downtown fire that destroyed a portion of a block of buildings.  Chief Widener stated that the fire department “trained for the worst and hoped for the best” and appreciated the assistance provided by SRS.  Chief Widener ended by stating if the opportunity ever presented itself the Town of Williston would provide assistance to SRS.