Commending Davis Corner Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
Impact
The resolution highlights the longstanding tradition of community service embodied by the Davis Corner Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. By commemorating its 80 years of operation, the resolution underscores the vital role that volunteer organizations play in emergency services, particularly in maintaining public safety in the face of increasing demands on fire and rescue services.
Summary
SR121 is a resolution commending the Davis Corner Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. for its 80 years of dedicated service to the Virginia Beach community. The resolution acknowledges the organization's rich history, beginning in 1942 when local citizens identified the need for fire service in the area. This commendation serves to honor the significant contributions of the department in safeguarding the health and welfare of residents and visitors alike.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR121 is one of admiration and appreciation. Legislators and members of the community express pride in the history and achievements of the Davis Corner Fire Department. The resolution fosters a sense of pride among local residents, reinforcing the importance of community involvement and volunteer efforts in public service.
Contention
While the resolution itself is straightforward and mostly uncontroversial, it reflects broader themes in community dynamics and support for volunteer services. Any contention would likely arise not from the resolution itself but from discussions on how to adequately fund and support such volunteer organizations in the future, especially given the challenges facing emergency services nationally.
Relating to volunteer fire departments and volunteer rescue squads; to make legislative findings that volunteer fire departments and volunteer rescue squads fulfill a public purpose; to authorize volunteer fire departments and volunteer rescue squads to purchase kitchen equipment and supplies for their stations; to authorize a tax credit for mileage to firefighters and squad members; and to specify that county commissions are not responsible for the expenditures and activities of volunteer fire departments and volunteer rescue squads.