HR 239 — A Resolution designating May 9, 2025, as "Fire Police Day" in Pennsylvania to honor fire police officers for their dedication in helping to preserve the safety and well-being of the residents of Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   1761

                    THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 239
                                               Session of
                                                 2025

     INTRODUCED BY LABS, GREINER, VENKAT, McNEILL, JAMES, NEILSON,
        ROWE, PICKETT, ANDERSON, STAATS, GALLAGHER, INGLIS, COOPER,
        HADDOCK AND GILLEN, MAY 21, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
        PREPAREDNESS, MAY 28, 2025


                                A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating May 9, 2025, as "Fire Police Day" in Pennsylvania to
 2      honor fire police officers for their dedication in helping to
 3      preserve the safety and well-being of the residents of
 4      Pennsylvania.
 5      WHEREAS, Fire police officers are dedicated volunteers
 6   trained to provide assistance during emergencies and risk their
 7   lives serving the residents of this Commonwealth; and
 8      WHEREAS, Fire police officers first started providing
 9   assistance to their communities in the late 1800s; and
10      WHEREAS, An individual registering as a fire police officer
11   must abide by an oath of office and be sworn in by a judge or
12   justice; and
13      WHEREAS, Fire police officers are certified in fire police
14   operations by the Commonwealth or the county in which they
15   volunteer; and
16      WHEREAS, The most important duty of a fire police officer is
17   to protect the emergency responders, victims, general public,
18   victims' property and the equipment of emergency responders; and
 1      WHEREAS, Fire police officers are expected to regulate
 2   traffic, offer detour routes, provide safe landing zones for
 3   helicopters and ensure that emergency areas are clear for
 4   firefighting; and
 5      WHEREAS, The duties of fire police officers extend to
 6   ensuring a safe entry and exit of emergency vehicles at an
 7   emergency scene and assisting emergency responders in evacuating
 8   individuals that may be in danger; and
 9      WHEREAS, Fire police officers also provide assistance to fire
10   marshals by identifying possible arson suspects or containing
11   crime scenes; and
12      WHEREAS, Fire police officers are authorized to enforce
13   Federal and State laws and arrest individuals violating the
14   laws, including, but not limited to, provisions pertaining to
15   fire department activities, firefighting techniques and
16   emergency vehicle operations; and
17      WHEREAS, The duties of fire police officers also extend to
18   controlling crowds and providing needed assistance to State or
19   local law enforcement officers at local events; and
20      WHEREAS, Fire police officers often serve as public relations
21   representatives for fire departments by sharing pertinent
22   information with the public and assuring individuals that the
23   firefighters are knowledgeable and able to carry out their
24   duties; and
25      WHEREAS, Fire police officers serve with bravery, honor and
26   compassion while offering comfort, solace and protection to
27   victims and their family members; therefore be it
28      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate May 9,
29   2025, as "Fire Police Day" in Pennsylvania to honor fire police
30   officers for their dedication in helping to preserve the safety

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1   and well-being of the residents of Pennsylvania.




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