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October 28 is National First Responders Day in the United States, a day to thank firefighters, emergency crews, dispatchers, and other responders.
The next date is October 28, 2027. Dates follow Mountain Time, America/Denver. Stories below are from the archive.
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A short prompt for a teacher to use with children. This page is for adults.
Write thank-you cards a teacher can drop at a station the school already knows. Practice the real emergency number only as the school already teaches it. Do not stage a fire, a chase, or a medical emergency.
More stories a teacher can read aloud are in the Kids section.
HeroesFayetteville firefighter-paramedic Ryan Hyde, who helped revive a 6-year-old in cardiac arrest, took a 35-minute flight in a Blue Angels F/A-18 over Peachtree City, pulling up to 7.5 Gs.
Verified · FOX 5 Atlanta
HeroesA hiker with a dislocated hip was on a narrow, rocky stretch of trail in Fahnestock State Park. Firefighters, a mountain rescue team, a paramedic, and two ambulance crews carried the hiker out. No rescuer was hurt.
Verified · Mid-Hudson News
HeroesJacob Gilmore received the Iowa City Fire Department's Medal of Bravery after he pulled a colleague out from under a collapsed floor during a July house fire.
Verified · KWWL
HeroesKimberly Desmarais stayed on a 911 call from Kendall Road and gave medical instructions. Officer Olivia King Stark reached the car first. A baby boy was born crying, and firefighters took over care.
Verified · Tyngsborough Police DepartmentFive true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.