Georgia CommonsSR 607: Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 3, 2026
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the state's firefighters and designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the more than 30,000 firefighters serving in about 900 fire departments across Georgia for their work in fire prevention, fire suppression, and rescuing people in emergencies. The resolution formally recognizes February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends firefighters across Georgia for their service in fire prevention, suppression, and emergency rescue work.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Georgia's firefighters and fire departments, the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, the Georgia State Firefighters Association, and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives public recognition to firefighters' work and sacrifices but does not change any funding, staffing, training requirements, or laws affecting fire departments in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution states there are more than 30,000 firefighters from 900 fire departments in Georgia.
- The Senate resolves to honor and commend firefighters for their service to Georgia citizens.
- The Senate designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies to two named firefighter associations.
From the bill
“recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol”
“there are more than 30,000 firefighters in the State of Georgia from 900 fire departments who risk their lives every day to provide emergency services”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
Topics
- firefighters
- state capitol recognition
- public safety
- Georgia Senate resolution