The memorial day honours those in the emergency services who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.
A short ceremony was held at Beau Sejour with representatives from Bailiwick Law Enforcement, the Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service, St John Ambulance and Rescue Service, the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre, Guernsey Coastguard, Airport Fire Service, Guernsey Civil Protection, RNLI Lifeboat and Channel Islands Air Search.
‘999 Day is really important because there are lots of colleagues across all emergency services who take risks for the community every day,’ said JESCC manager Karl Zierlinger.
‘We remember them for the sacrifices they have made.’
Services across Great Britain for Emergency Services Day take place at 9am on 9 September.
‘Emergency Services Day lets us honour all those who serve. From first responders who run into danger and risk their lives to protect our communities, to those behind the scenes answering emergency calls or aiding in rehabilitation and recovery, their unwavering commitment and selfless service makes a profound difference to our community,’ said Guernsey chief ambulance officer Mark Mapp.
‘For their care and compassion in saving lives, we should all be thankful.’
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