Governor Shapiro and First Family serve lunch to Harrisburg firefighters

Governor Josh Shapiro, accompanied by First Lady Lori Shapiro and their family, visited Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 to serve lunch to firefighters and thank those who responded to the arson attack at the Governor's Residence the previous Sunday. Chef Robert Irvine joined them to prepare and serve the meal, which was sponsored by the Robert Irvine Foundation. This event is one of several organized 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 were among those who responded to the fire. Governor Shapiro acknowledged the courage of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 428 members in safeguarding the community and the First Family.

Governor Shapiro praised the bravery of the firefighters, stating, "This weekend, our family witnessed the incredible bravery and excellence of our firefighters and first responders." He expressed his gratitude, saying, "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."

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