Tennessee § 15-2-121 - Volunteer Firefighters Week — Rescue Squad Week.
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§ 15-2-121. Volunteer Firefighters Week — Rescue Squad Week.
The first full week in March of each year shall be observed as “Volunteer Firefighters Week,” to honor and recognize volunteer firefighters in this state for their courageous and dedicated service. This week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101. The third full week in May of each year shall also be observed as “Rescue Squad Week,” to honor and recognize rescue squad personnel in this state for their tireless and invaluable service. Such week shall not be a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101. Acts 2011, ch. 38, § 1; 2012, ch. 855, § 1; 2020, ch. 707, § 5. Compilers Notes. For the Preamble to the act concerning state observance of a “Volunteer Firefighters Week,” please refer to Acts 2011, ch. 38. For the Preamble to the act concerning the designation of Rescue Squad Week, please refer to Acts 2012, ch. 855. Amendments. The 2020 amendment deleted “to be proclaimed as such by the governor,” preceding “to honor” in the middle of the first sentence of (a) and (b). Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 707, § 7. June 22, 2020. Cross-References. Compensation for death of emergency responder in line of duty, § 7-51-210 . Firefighters' Memorial Day, § 15-2-119 . Firefighting training and standards, title 4, chapter 24.
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