CA SCR165

Proclaims September 2018 as California Firefighter Appreciation Month and September 29, 2018, as California Firefighters Memorial Day.

Honors the California Firefighters Memorial located at the State Capitol, which commemorates firefighters who have died in service with over 1,300 names engraved on its brushed limestone walls.

Recognizes firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice, including those who died under tragic circumstances or from job-caused diseases such as occupational cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals.

Urges Californians to remember fallen firefighters and express appreciation to those currently serving to protect families and property.