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Subcommittee recognizes fire protection as essential service; resolution advances
Summary
House Joint Resolution 7 90, presented by Representative Atchley, recognizes fire protection services as essential, emphasizing the range of duties firefighters perform; the nonbinding resolution passed unanimously and moves forward without creating mandates or costs.
Representative Atchley presented House Joint Resolution 7 90, saying the measure recognizes fire protection service as an essential service and encourages local governments to prioritize access to fire protection.
"HJR 7 90 recognizes fire protection service as an essential service in Tennessee," Representative Atchley said, noting fire departments respond to fires, medical calls, rescues, disasters and hazardous incidents. He stressed the resolution does not create mandates or costs but sends a legislative recognition about public safety priorities.
The committee voted 6–0 to move the resolution to the next available calendar.
Why it matters: While nonbinding, the resolution signals legislative support for career, combination and volunteer fire departments and may influence local prioritization and grant-seeking.
