Pennsylvania HR 248: A Resolution designating the week of June 22 through 28, 2025, as "Women Firefighters and EMS Workers Week" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1817
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 248
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY KAZEEM, VENKAT, HARKINS, McNEILL, WAXMAN, HILL-
EVANS, K.HARRIS, PROBST, SOLOMON, FREEMAN, MAYES, MALAGARI,
SANCHEZ, KHAN, GALLAGHER, MADDEN, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, NEILSON,
HOWARD, HOHENSTEIN AND HADDOCK, JUNE 3, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, JUNE 3, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 22 through 28, 2025, as "Women
Firefighters and EMS Workers Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS)
workers are first responders that provide immediate assistance
in emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, EMS workers include emergency medical responders,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics and nurses; and
WHEREAS, EMS workers help save lives by administering
emergency medical treatment to patients before they are
transported to medical facilities; and
WHEREAS, Historically, women have served crucial roles in the
EMS workforce as many served as nurses during conflicts,
including the United States Civil War and World War II; and
WHEREAS, Many women who serve as firefighters in the United
States do so as volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Although women have served as firefighters since our
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nation's creation, stigma and lack of knowledge about available
opportunities may make some women hesitant towards becoming
firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Female firefighters and EMS workers may face
skepticism about their ability to serve in addition to other
physical and mental challenges faced on the job; and
WHEREAS, Through adequate training and study, firefighters
and EMS workers of any gender can make key contributions to
emergency response efforts that help save lives; and
WHEREAS, Women are continuing to grow their important
presences in these fields, as they make up about 9% of
firefighters and about 31% of the EMS workforce in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, As the fire service and EMS professions have faced
significant worker shortages, all efforts to break down
barriers, eliminate stigmas and encourage diversity in the
workforce should be taken to encourage retention and recruitment
of workers and volunteers in these professions; and
WHEREAS, It is important that we celebrate the
accomplishments, leadership and bravery of women who serve
important roles as firefighters and EMS workers throughout our
Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
week of June 22 through 28, 2025, as "Women Firefighters and EMS
Workers Week" in Pennsylvania.
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