Pennsylvania 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.

Bill Text

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