General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Recognizes fire protection services as an essential service in this state; encourages local governments to ensure that fire protection services are available to all residents of this state. -

Summary

House Joint Resolution 790 formally recognizes fire protection as an essential service in Tennessee. It encourages every local government to ensure that fire departments—career, part‑time, and volunteer—are available to all citizens. The resolution highlights fire services’ role in safety, emergency response, and the state’s economic health.

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