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SCR 102

Relative to California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 39 co-sponsors

California designates October as Firefighter Appreciation Month and establishes a Firefighters Memorial Day to honor firefighter service and sacrifice statewide.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 187, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 102

Legislative bill overview

SCR 102 designates October as California Firefighter Appreciation Month and establishes California Firefighters Memorial Day to honor the service and sacrifices of firefighters in the state. The bill passed unanimously through both chambers and has been chaptered into law as Resolution Chapter 187.

Why is this important

This resolution provides official state recognition for firefighters' contributions to public safety and creates a dedicated day to remember those who have died in service. Such designations can increase public awareness, boost morale among firefighting personnel, and encourage communities to acknowledge the risks these workers face.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and substantive impact: As a symbolic resolution rather than substantive legislation, it creates no binding requirements or budget allocations, raising questions about whether ceremonial recognition adequately addresses firefighters' actual concerns (wages, staffing, equipment funding)
  • Scope of recognition: The bill does not specify which firefighters are included (career, volunteer, state, local) or details about the memorial day observance, leaving implementation details unclear
  • Alternative priorities: Some may argue legislative time and resources could be better spent on concrete firefighter support measures rather than symbolic designations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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