Happy National First Responder’s Day from AEP!

Happy First Responder’s Day! The U.S. House of Representatives officially designated October 28 as National First Responders Day back in 2017, as a day to recognize, remember, and celebrate those in our country that handle emergency situations. From The White House’s official statement today:

Our first responders represent the best of who we are as a people. They are the police officers and sheriff’s deputies who answer our calls, ready to help, no matter the situation. They are the firefighters running toward the flames to protect our communities. They are emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, 988 crisis responders, and all the medical professionals providing emergency care, who sacrifice so much to be there for us when a crisis hits. Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service. In the wake of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, we witnessed the courage and bravery of our first responders firsthand and just how much they sacrifice to keep the rest of us safe, including the brave search and rescue teams who have saved thousands of lives in the aftermath of the storms

No matter what area of the public safety/emergency management umbrella you fall under, American Emergency Preparedness is proud to call you a colleague! Thank you for all you do!

- The Team at American Emergency Preparedness