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Josh Shapiro: “The Commonwealth was proud to invest $650,000 to make sure this memorial would become a reality.”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro Breaks Ground On Fallen Firefighter Memorial In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Published October 6, 2026

I couldn't be more honored to be here today as your governor to break ground on this new memorial for Pennsylvania's fallen firefighters. The Commonwealth was proud to invest $650,000 to make sure this memorial would become a reality. And once complete, this will be the first statewide tribute to honor firefighters from across Pennsylvania lost their lives in the line of duty. (05:35–05:43)

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Asserts that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invested $650,000 in the firefighter memorial.

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“Once complete, this will be the first statewide tribute to honor firefighters from across Pennsylvania lost their lives in the line of duty.”
Asserts that this will be the first statewide tribute for fallen firefighters in Pennsylvania.05:43-05:54
“Driving out nearly $150 million in grants to fire companies and another 75 million in low interest loans to support them.”
Asserts that $150 million in grants and $75 million in loans have been provided to fire companies.07:26-07:35
“We delivered a 40% increase to our Harrisburg Fire Bureau.”
Asserts that there has been a 40% increase in funding to the Harrisburg Fire Bureau.07:45-07:51
“We've passed a new law, thanks to Bob Brooks leadership, to ensure that our firefighters with PTSI have the coverage that they need.”
Asserts that a new law has been passed to provide coverage for firefighters with PTSI.08:09-08:18
“We've also delivered a long overdue COLA for some of our retired firefighters who retired before July 1, 2001.”
Asserts that a COLA has been provided for retired firefighters who retired before July 1, 2001.08:32-08:43
“Those retirees are now seeing about $2,000 increase in their COLA checks.”
Asserts that retirees are receiving about a $2,000 increase in their COLA checks.09:02-09:09