PFCC Essex thanks all emergency services workers and volunteers for keeping Essex safe on Emergency Services Day

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, thanks all emergency service workers and volunteers for everything they do to keep Essex safe on Emergency Services Day.

Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day) is a national day across the UK on 9th September every year, an opportunity for the country to pay tribute to approximately two million people who work and volunteer across the NHS and emergency services. The day also remembers more than 7,500 emergency services workers who have been killed in the line of duty in the last 200 years.

The national day is supported by HM The King, HRH The Prince of Wales, the Prime Minister and First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

From police officers, firefighters and nurses to search and rescue teams and call handlers, almost 2 million people work and volunteer in the emergency services and NHS. Amongst them are 250,000 first responders—those who run towards danger to protect and save lives.

Roger said: “I am pleased to recognise Emergency Services Day celebrations today and want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who works and volunteers across our emergency services in Essex.

“In communities throughout Essex, we rely on our emergency services. In the most difficult times, they are the people we call for help. Without a doubt their hard work, dedication and commitment saves lives even if that means putting their own at risk.

“We have made significant progress in increasing collaboration and partnership working between all emergency services in Essex. Today is a chance to reflect on their service to the country and an opportunity to thank them all for the critical role they play in keeping our communities safe. Once again, thank you for all that you do.”

For more on Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, visit: Emergency Services Day