What is National First Responders Day?
National First Responders Day is set aside on October 28th to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is close.
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First responders volunteer their lives to save lives. They are the people who run into a crisis, while the majority of the world flees. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support the communities where they live. They are firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics, and 911 operators. They're the first on the scene in an emergency. These dedicated professionals answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives in jeopardy.
We salute their communities' continuing hours and around-the-clock support. We celebrate their continuing hours and around the clock service. The day honors the lives of 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 injuries 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.
And though they are an integral part of our families, their sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They are often under intense strain, often daily. Both mentally and physically, the trauma they see wears on them both mentally and physically. Many people suffer from Post Traumatic Stress. Longer stretches away from family life bring anxiety to their families' lives.
