When is National First Responders Day?
Saturday October 28thNational First Responders Day is set aside to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is close.
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First responders dedicate their lives to saving lives. They are the people who lead a crisis, while the majority of the world flees. Volunteer first responders support the communities where they live, according to the Department of Homeland Security, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support the communities where they live. They're firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics, and 911 operators. They're the first on the scene in an emergency. EMS is a medical emergency. These caring professionals answer the call when a crisis arises, often placing their own lives in jeopardy.
We honor their communities' continuing hours and around-the-clock service. We celebrate their continuing hours and around the clock service. The day honors the fallen first responders, making it one of the country's most dangerous occupations. According to the CDC, 97 firefighters and 155 police officers die each year in the line of duty each year. In addition, their rate of occupational injury is higher than the national average. Our neighbors, acquaintances, and family members are often the ones saving lives. Their families are aware of the price they pay for their service to the profession. The government pays the employees.
And although they play a vital part of our families, their sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They are often daily under intense strain. Both physically and mentally, the stress they see wears on them both mentally and physically. Many people suffer from Post Traumatic Stress. Their families' lives are also affected by long stretches away from family life.
