2020 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 35 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 77 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 7710 - Firefighters and Auxiliaries Day
§ 7710. Firefighters and Auxiliaries Day.
(a) General rule.--In recognition of the invaluable services performed by more than 500,000 firefighters and the similar contributions made by their auxiliaries, the Sunday of the week designated by the Governor as Fire Prevention Week shall be Firefighters and their Auxiliaries Day. It is set aside to commemorate the tireless efforts of those dedicated men and women who brave incredible dangers so that all the citizenry can lead fruitful lives without fear of the devastating consequences of fire.
(b) Proclamation.--The Governor shall issue a proclamation each year calling upon all Pennsylvanians to commemorate the too often unheralded gallantry and personal sacrifices of firefighters and their auxiliaries and to observe that day with appropriate honors, ceremonies and prayers. (Nov. 23, 2010, P.L.1181, No.118, eff. 60 days)
2010 Amendment. Act 118 added section 7710.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 7(b.1)(10) of Act 118 of 2010 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.
