Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4, 2025, as Volunteer Firefighters' Appreciation Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4, 2025, as Volunteer Firefighters' Appreciation Day in New York. It highlights the dedication and sacrifices of volunteer firefighters, who make up two-thirds of the estimated 1.2 million firefighters nationwide. Nearly 100,000 volunteer firefighters in New York serve communities with populations under 25,000, with over 50% in departments protecting populations under 2,500. The resolution urges New Yorkers to honor these volunteers on Volunteer Firefighters' Appreciation Day, coinciding with International Firefighters' Day.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4, 2025, as Volunteer Firefighters' Appreciation Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4, 2025, as Volunteer Firefighters' Appreciation Day in New York. It highlights the dedication and sacrifices of volunteer firefighters, who make up two-thirds of the estimated 1.2 million firefighters nationwide. Nearly 100,000 volunteer firefighters in New York serve communities with populations under 25,000, with over 50% in departments protecting populations under 2,500. The resolution urges New Yorkers to honor these volunteers on Volunteer Firefighters' Appreciation Day, coinciding with International Firefighters' Day.