SR607: SR607 Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 3, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's legal rights or duties. It recognizes the roughly 30,000 firefighters across more than 900 fire departments in Georgia for their work in fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency response. The resolution formally commends firefighters for their service and designates February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. It also 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.

• Formally honors and commends every firefighter in Georgia for their service to the state's residents.
• Designates February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
• 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.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

Georgia's firefighters and fire departments statewide, as well as the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association, which will receive copies of the resolution honoring their members.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical effect: it gives public recognition to firefighters' work but does not change funding, staffing, training, or safety rules for fire departments or the people they serve.

• The resolved clause recognizes February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
• The resolved clause also commends all Georgia firefighters for their service and dedication.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Albers (R, SD-056)Primary sponsor
• 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)

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