April 17, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, and their family visited Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 to serve lunch and thank the firefighters who responded to the arson attack at the Governor's Residence this past Sunday. The First Family was joined by Chef Robert Irvine, who helped prepare and serve the meal. The Robert Irvine Foundation sponsored the meal - and have sponsored similar meals alongside the Governor and First Lady for Pennsylvania veterans at the Governor's Residence.Firefighters from Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1, Progress Volunteer Fire Department,Lemoyne Volunteer Fire Department, and the Defense Logistics Agency in New Cumberland all responded to the early morning fire. Governor Shapiro recognized members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 428 for their courage in protecting both the community and the First Family. "This weekend, our family witnessed the incredible bravery and excellence of our firefighters and first responders," said Governor Shapiro. "These brave firefighters ran towards danger to keep us safe and today, my family and I were honored to serve them lunch and thank them not just for what they did for us - but for what they do every day to keep families all across Harrisburg safe. Chef Irvine does extraordinary work to honor first responders and veterans across the globe - I'm grateful to him and his team for coming out today to help us give back to the folks who give so much to their communities."List of Speakers:Governor Josh ShapiroFirst Lady Lori Shapiro
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