California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day.

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 230 (ACR 230) designates October 2026 as "California Firefighter Appreciation Month" and October 3, 2026, as "California Firefighters Memorial Day." The resolution honors the California Firefighters Memorial, located at the State Capitol, which commemorates over 1,500 firefighters who have died in the line of duty. It also acknowledges the diverse roles of California firefighters, who respond to approximately 3 million incidents annually, including fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents. The resolution encourages Californians to remember fallen firefighters and express appreciation to those currently serving. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/CA/text/ACR230/id/3456663?utm_source=openai))

The California Fire Foundation has previously celebrated October as Firefighter Appreciation Month, engaging in community events and public awareness campaigns. In 2023, they hosted the annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol, honoring fallen firefighters and promoting fire safety awareness. ([cafirefoundation.org](https://www.cafirefoundation.org/news/press-releases/firefighter-appreciation-month-2023?utm_source=openai)) The passage of ACR 230 aligns with these ongoing efforts, likely receiving support from the Foundation and other organizations dedicated to firefighter welfare.

No significant negative media coverage regarding ACR 230 has been identified. The resolution is a non-binding proclamation, which may limit its impact on policy or funding. However, the lack of substantial opposition suggests general acceptance of the measure.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.