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SUMMARY:National First Responders Day
DESCRIPTION:\nNATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY\nOctober 28th sets aside Nation
 al First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act quickly when an
  emergency is at hand.\n#NationalFirstRespondersDay\nFirst responders dedi
 cate their lives to save lives. They are the people who run toward a crisi
 s while the rest of the world flees. According to the Department of Homela
 nd Security\, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support th
 e communities where they live. They are firefighters\, police\, emergency 
 medical technicians (EMT)\, paramedics\, and 911 operators. In an emergenc
 y\, they're the first on the scene. These dedicated professionals answer t
 he call when a crisis arises\, often putting their own lives on the line.\
 n\nServing as a national day of gratitude\, we pay tribute to their endles
 s hours and around the clock service provided to their communities. As one
  of the most dangerous jobs in the country\, the day also pays tribute to 
 the fallen first responders. According to the CDC\, 97 firefighters and 15
 5 police officers die each year in the line of duty. Additionally\, their 
 rate of occupational injury is higher than the national average. Often\, t
 he very people saving lives are our neighbors\, friends and family members
 . And their families know the price they pay for their dedication to the j
 ob.\n\nAnd even though they are an integral part of our communities\, thei
 r sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They face high stress\, often 
 daily. The trauma they see wears on them both mentally and physically. Man
 y experience Post Traumatic Stress. Long periods away from family add stre
 ss to their relationships\, too.\n\nNational First Responders Day is also 
 a call for action. First responders deserve our support. Through resources
  and awareness\, first responders can live healthier more productive lives
  and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation of first re
 sponders\, too.\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY\nThe day pro
 vides you with an opportunity to recognize a first responder in your life.
  You might be surprised at how many you know. If their service is voluntar
 y\, you may only know about their day job. Offer to treat them to their fa
 vorite beverage or buy their next meal. Be supportive of their family\, to
 o. More importantly\, support programs that improve services to first resp
 onders. Connect with a first responder who came to your rescue and thank t
 hem. Let them know you appreciate their dedication and sacrifice.\n\nShare
  your appreciation on social media using #NationalFirstRespondersDay.\nNAT
 IONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY HISTORY\nIn 2019\, the United States Senate pas
 sed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day
  to honor the men and women putting their lives on the line. Additionally\
 , many states have proclaimed October 28th as National First Responders Da
 y and others recognize the observance on different dates throughout the ye
 ar.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Community Support
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