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09 Sep 2024
999 Day: Tribute to Emergency Services Heroes
This national day, which takes place on September 9 each year, honours the almost 2 million people including 250,000 first responders who tirelessly work and volunteer across the NHS, police, fire, ambulance, and search and rescue services.
999 Day not only serves as a platform to enable the country to show its support for those who serve, but also aims to increase public understanding of how to use the emergency services efficiently and responsibly.
It highlights the diverse career and volunteer opportunities available, while also promoting the work of emergency services charities.
Emergency Services Day has been supported since its inception by His Majesty The King, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and the Governments of the UK, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, alongside all emergency services.
999 Day formally begins at 9am with the raising of 999 Day flags nationwide, followed by a poignant two minutes’ silence to commemorate the over 7,500 emergency services personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Founded by police officer Tom Scholes-Fogg in 2016, 999 Day was established in response to the absence of a national day dedicated to honouring the millions of people who have served in the NHS and emergency services.
Leading tributes on 999 Day, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said: “The staff and volunteers who make up our emergency services are the backbone of our communities, putting their lives ahead of others day in, day out to keep all of us safe.
“Their hard work, community spirit, and sacrifice must never be forgotten, and I share the entire country’s gratitude for their work.”
Emergency Services Day’s Founder, Tom Scholes-Fogg, said: “On Emergency Services Day, let us honour those who serve. From the 250,000 first responders who run into danger and risk their lives each day to protect our communities, to the more than 1.5 million people serving in other roles and behind the scenes.
"Their unwavering commitment and selfless service make a profound difference in our lives and for that our nation is immensely grateful.”
999 Day not only serves as a platform to enable the country to show its support for those who serve, but also aims to increase public understanding of how to use the emergency services efficiently and responsibly.
It highlights the diverse career and volunteer opportunities available, while also promoting the work of emergency services charities.
Emergency Services Day has been supported since its inception by His Majesty The King, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and the Governments of the UK, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, alongside all emergency services.
999 Day formally begins at 9am with the raising of 999 Day flags nationwide, followed by a poignant two minutes’ silence to commemorate the over 7,500 emergency services personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Founded by police officer Tom Scholes-Fogg in 2016, 999 Day was established in response to the absence of a national day dedicated to honouring the millions of people who have served in the NHS and emergency services.
Leading tributes on 999 Day, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said: “The staff and volunteers who make up our emergency services are the backbone of our communities, putting their lives ahead of others day in, day out to keep all of us safe.
“Their hard work, community spirit, and sacrifice must never be forgotten, and I share the entire country’s gratitude for their work.”
Emergency Services Day’s Founder, Tom Scholes-Fogg, said: “On Emergency Services Day, let us honour those who serve. From the 250,000 first responders who run into danger and risk their lives each day to protect our communities, to the more than 1.5 million people serving in other roles and behind the scenes.
"Their unwavering commitment and selfless service make a profound difference in our lives and for that our nation is immensely grateful.”
