--- title: SR 607. Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 3, 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr607 cite_as: SR 607, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr607 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr607.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr607/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72409 date: 2026-01-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr606.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr608.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr607.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 607 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-28 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - John Albers - Randy Robertson - Chuck Payne - Timothy Bearden - Steve Gooch - Kay Kirkpatrick - Kim Jackson - Ben Watson - Bo Hatchett - Josh McLaurin - Jason T. Dickerson - Max Burns text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2025 upstream_id: 2095237 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - firefighters - state capitol recognition - public safety - Georgia Senate resolution --- # SR 607. Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 3, 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 607 By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Bearden of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st and others A RESOLUTION Honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, these services include fire prevention, fire suppression, and above all saving those whose lives are threatened by fires and other dire situations; and WHEREAS, the brave firefighters of Georgia have selflessly committed their lives to protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, these heroes have played a crucial role in maintaining firefighting standards and increasing the awareness of fire prevention and suppression methods in Georgia; and WHEREAS, because of the sacrifice these outstanding individuals make each day, the citizens of Georgia are able to retain a deep sense of security; and WHEREAS, in placing the well-being of society above their personal concerns and, in many instances, risking their lives for the sake of others, this state's firefighters exemplify the highest nobility and greatest commitment to their community and humanity; and WHEREAS, the firefighters of Georgia continue to set an incredibly high standard for firefighting and public service; and WHEREAS, their commitment to the safety of their fellow citizens is evidenced in their exemplary conduct and determination; and WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that Georgia's firefighters be recognized for their effective and dedicated service to the people of the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend each and every firefighter for their outstanding service to the people of this state and for going above and beyond the call of duty for their fellow citizens and recognize February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors the state's firefighters and designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-28) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-01-28) - Sponsors: John Albers, Randy Robertson, Chuck Payne, Timothy Bearden, Steve Gooch, Kay Kirkpatrick, Kim Jackson, Ben Watson, Bo Hatchett, Josh McLaurin, Jason T. Dickerson, Max Burns - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72409 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr607.md?full=1