999 Day honours emergency service personnel
GUERNSEY’S emergency services honoured past, present and fallen colleagues on National Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day.
Representatives from Bailiwick Law Enforcement, Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service, St John Ambulance Guernsey, the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre, Guernsey Coastguard, Airport Fire Service and voluntary organisations, such as Guernsey Civil Protection, RNLI Lifeboat and Channel Islands Air Search, assembled at St Peter Port Harbour for a two-minute silence.
‘As we gather here, we remember those who have been injured or tragically lost in the line of duty,’ said assistant harbour master Mike Harris.
‘Our emergency services are the first to respond, the first to act, and often the first to put their own lives at risk for the sake of others.
‘Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the dangers that are faced daily and of the immense strength that they all embody.’
999 Day is always held on the ninth day of the ninth month. It provides an opportunity to highlight the work of blue light and other emergency services and the role they play in the island and promote career and volunteer opportunities within their line of work.
The 999 Day flag was raised at the White Rock memorial.
‘To the families and colleagues of those fallen, we offer our deepest respect and gratitude,’ said Mr Harris.
‘Let us continue to support and stand by those who serve, knowing that in times of crisis they stand with us, unwavering and selfless.’
