Photos: Saying 'thank you' on National First Responders Day
Today – and every day – we thank you for your dedication, commitment and sacrifice as you protect and serve your communities
By Police1 Staff
In 2017, Congress designated October 28 as National First Responders Day. Today – and every day – we thank you for your dedication, commitment and sacrifice as you continue to protect and serve your communities. Below, we have included a roundup of appreciation posts for our nation's first responders. If we missed yours, email us at editor@police1.com and we'll add it to our list.
And for those looking for ways to honor our nation's responders today (or any day), here are three easy things you can do:
- Thank a responder: A "thank you" always goes a long way. You can show your gratitude in a simple way like in a personalized card or treating a department or agency to a meal.
- Start a fundraiser: Again, this doesn't have to be a huge undertaking. You can hold a bake sale or open a lemonade stand – a little help goes a long way. Any department – large or small – would be grateful for the support. Funds could help finance lifesaving equipment and resources for responders.
- Volunteer your time: Donating your time is one of the best ways to show your support. Call your local department or agency to see how you can get involved.
From all of us at Police1.com, thank you for your service!
Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay. Be sure to give thanks to all those who serve as #FirstResponders. We would like to thank those who serve side by side with us. pic.twitter.com/HpkMTujECM
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) October 28, 2021
Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay.
— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 28, 2021
Thank you to Pittsburgh's Fire, Police, EMS, and Emergency Management professionals for their service to the City of @Pittsburgh! pic.twitter.com/7JUrKedYCc
First responders go above and beyond the call of duty. As part of #NationalFirstRespondersDay we recognize all for their efforts&commitment to saving lives&maintaining safety of residents in Mon Co. @SheriffGolden & #MCSONJ thanks & honors these everyday heroes for their service. pic.twitter.com/WIilEe4io2
— Monmouth County Sheriff's Office (@MonmouthSheriff) October 28, 2021
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay we recognize all the men and women who are "the first on scene," of a crisis or disaster and immediately take action. You answer the call every day. We recognize and thank all of you for your heroism and everything you do! pic.twitter.com/UMhlAHNvgr
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) October 28, 2021
National First Responders Day! 🚓 👮♀️ 👮♂️
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) October 28, 2021
Sheriff Chad Chronister and Chief Deputy Donna Lusczynski are recognizing all the hard working men and women who have chosen to pursue a career as a first responder. #nationalfirstrespondersday #firstresponder #teamHCSO pic.twitter.com/kgf4hIxNH9
#DIDYOUKNOW: @GA_Corrections Inmate Fire Teams responded to more than 5,000 emergency calls last year & serve many rural communities in GA? On #NationalFirstRespondersDay & every day, we thank all the brave & dedicated first responders for protecting our communities. pic.twitter.com/LAWV993sW0
— Georgia Corrections (@GA_Corrections) October 28, 2021
It’s #NationalFirstRespondersDay, and we could not be more grateful for our awesome City of Goose Creek first responders. Thank you for all you do to keep us safe! #creekrising pic.twitter.com/tw6nYTQhs0
— City of Goose Creek (@GooseCreekSC) October 28, 2021
Join us in honoring our First Responders on #NationalFirstRespondersDay this year with #TheWeightOfTheBadge Official Music Video release TOMORROW at 12PM EST / 11AM CST! Set a reminder here on @YouTube: https://t.co/SQxHdOAilp pic.twitter.com/lCyQdFvhit
— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) October 27, 2021
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay we want to recognize and thank the many first responders who are always there to keep our VCS students and families safe and healthy. Thank you for all that you do! #ThankAFirstResponder @DHSHappenings pic.twitter.com/n2ZXvSSj3Z
— Volusia County Schools (@volusiaschools) October 27, 2021
Today is National First Responders Day. A day to recognize the heroic men/women who dedicate their lives to save lives. THANK YOU to our firefighters, paramedics, @DublinPolice, and @NWRECC who provide around the clock service to this community. #nationalfirstrespondersday🚒🚔 pic.twitter.com/gj17axasC3
— Washington Twp. / Fire Dept. (@wt_dublinohio) October 28, 2021
On this #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we honor the men and women of @SDSheriff that have taken the oath to keep the citizens of #SanDiegoCounty safe. We salute all first responders for the bravery and selflessness they display while responding to an emergency. #FirstResponders pic.twitter.com/DhCi7Lfv4t
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) October 28, 2021
Happy #NationalFirstRespondersDay 🚒🚑🚓 Southern Marin Fire District is honored to serve & work alongside many dedicated first responder professionals such as Firefighters, Police Officers, Sheriff Deputies, Park Rangers, Dispatchers, and Disaster Service Workers. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/zrAe9sOVGK
— Southern Marin Fire (@SMFDinfo) October 28, 2021
We💙our first responders!🚨
— City of Hilliard, OH (@HilliardGov) October 28, 2021
Let's take a moment to thank @Hilliard_Police, @NorwichTwpFD, and @NWRECC for their commitment to protecting Hilliard.🫂 #NationalFirstRespondersDay
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On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, the City of Palm Beach Gardens recognizes the heroic men and women who take immediate action in the event of an emergency. Take a moment to say THANK YOU to a first responder today. 🚒 #FireRescue #Police 🚔 #Dispatch ☎️ pic.twitter.com/6eYGFEecRj
— City of Palm Beach Gardens (@CityofPBG) October 28, 2021
It’s #NationalFirstRespondersDay & #YourFWFD wants to thank @fortworthpd @MedStarEMSInfo @MyCareFlight & all our fellow FD & PD departments in #DFW. We each play a different role on scene but we come together to serve the residents of #FortWorth. We’re proud to work with you. pic.twitter.com/CCInTQsoCm
— Fort Worth Fire Department (@FortWorthFire) October 28, 2021
It's #NationalFirstRespondersDay! We thank the brave men and women who selflessly serve and protect around the clock in our communities. #PascoProud @PascoSheriff @PascoFireRescue @NPRPD @CityNPR #PortRichey @DadeCityPolice @ZephyrhillsPD @FHPTampa pic.twitter.com/hS93YyNcab
— Pasco County Property Appraiser (@PascoAppraiser) October 28, 2021
THANK YOU to all of the first responders that keep our community safe!
— Modesto Police Dept (@ModestoPolice) October 28, 2021
The partnerships between our local agencies, hospitals and paramedics are second to none!#NationalFirstRespondersDay pic.twitter.com/qMYADE26Fh
Thank you to our wonderful #ChulaVista staff on this #NationalFirstRespondersDay! We have the BEST Police Department, Fire Department and Medics . #TrueHeroes #ThankYou @ChulaVistaPD @ChulaVistaFD pic.twitter.com/IljV1A7FNX
— City of Chula Vista (@thinkchulavista) October 28, 2021
We thank all the first responders of the @LMTLASD (LASD-Lomita Station) and @LACoFDPIO (Station 106) - we appreciate all you do to protect and support us when disaster and emergencies strike! #NationalFirstRespondersDay pic.twitter.com/zPQt3QUPi8
— CityofRHE (@CityofRHE) October 28, 2021
Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects honors and celebrates the service and sacrifice given by all First Responders on National First Responders Day.#FirstResponders #FirstRespondersDay #Fire #Police #Dispatch #Corrections #poharchitects pic.twitter.com/Ydfpsmi0lm
— POH Architects News (@POH_Architects) October 28, 2019
“National First Responder Day” Thank you to my staff: deputies, jailers & 911 dispatchers, for the great work they do every day. Also, thanks to all Sioux County police, fire & EMS first responders - we have the best! It’s an honor to work along side everyone - Sheriff Dan Altena
— Sioux County Sheriff (@siouxcosheriff) October 28, 2021
Happy #NationalFirstRespondersDay to all of our partner agencies and all first responders who put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe. pic.twitter.com/FzlfpIc7gX
— Florida Department of Corrections (@FL_Corrections) October 28, 2020
As we mark this #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we say thank you to all the Deputies, Corrections Officers, Police Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs and Dispatchers for all you do each and every day pic.twitter.com/pnLUdn0lai
— Major County Sheriffs of America (@MCSheriffs) October 28, 2020
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay we would like to take the time to shout THANK YOU to those who dedicate their selflessness to helping others.
— Middlesex Sheriff (@msosheriff) October 28, 2020
Today we honor all police, corrections, fire, paramedics, EMT's, dispatchers and healthcare staff across Middlesex County#ThankYou pic.twitter.com/amGEdq44eP