A Resolution designating April 12, 2025, as "Volunteer Firefighter Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the brave men and women who make sacrifices to protect their community as volunteer firefighters.
This House Resolution designates April 12, 2025, as "Volunteer Firefighter Day" in Pennsylvania to honor volunteer firefighters who protect communities without pay. It recognizes their service through a ceremonial designation only, with no new policies, funding, or legal requirements. The resolution references Pennsylvania's historical ties to volunteer firefighting, including Benjamin Franklin's 1736 fire company and the state's current volunteer force of 36,000-38,000 members. It does not affect any individuals or create new obligations.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Mar 25, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kerry Benninghoff
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Doyle Heffley
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
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