What is National First Responders Day?
National First Responders Day is set aside to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is close. On October 28th, the men and women who act quickly when an ambulance is at hand.
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First responders volunteer their lives to save lives. They are the ones who face 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. 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. When a crisis arises, these dedicated professionals answer the call, often putting 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. We serve as a national day of gratitude. The day also honors the fallen first responders, making it one of the country's most dangerous occupations. 97 firefighters and 155 police officers die each year in the line of duty, according to the CDC. In addition, their rate of occupational injuries is higher than the national average.. Often, the people saving lives are our neighbors, acquaintances, and family members. And their families are aware of the price they pay for their service to the profession.
And although they are an integral part of our families, their sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They are often on the go to high stress, often daily. Both mentally and physically, the trauma they see on them both mentally and physically wears on them. Many people are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress. Their families' lives are also stressed out by long stretches away from family life.
