Tishomingo County Sheriff Honors First Responders Day
The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department marked National First Responders Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with a public thank-you to the people who answer emergency calls across the county. In a post on its official Facebook page, the Iuka-based department said first responders “dedicate their lives to serving others.”
Sheriff’s Department Message for First Responders Day
The department’s message honored the men and women who respond “when our communities need them most,” whether they are handling emergencies, protecting neighborhoods or comforting people in a crisis.
The post named the groups it was thanking:
- Law enforcement officers
- Firefighters
- EMTs and paramedics
- Dispatchers
- Correctional officers
The department thanked them for their sacrifices, courage and dedication, and for “the countless hours” they spend protecting others.
What Is National First Responders Day?
National First Responders Day is observed each year on Oct. 28 in the United States. It recognizes the professionals and volunteers who arrive first at crashes, fires, medical emergencies and other crises. Nationally, the First Responders Children’s Foundation holds its annual ceremony in New York’s Times Square on the same day, recognizing one honoree from each first-responder discipline.
In rural Northeast Mississippi, much of that work falls on small departments and volunteer fire crews. Calls can come from Pickwick Lake, the Natchez Trace, Highway 72 or back roads miles from the nearest town.
A Busy Week for Area Responders
The observance comes days after one of the biggest public-safety operations the region has seen. On Monday, police, deputies, state troopers, the Secret Service, firefighters and medical crews worked together in neighboring Alcorn County for President Donald Trump’s rally at Corinth’s Crossroads Arena. Corinth leaders publicly thanked their police and fire departments afterward.
How Residents Can Say Thanks
There’s no single way to mark the day. Simple gestures like a thank-you note, a kind word or a meal dropped off at a station are common in many communities. Residents can also support first responders year-round by:
- Pulling over and stopping for emergency vehicles with lights and sirens on
- Moving over or slowing down for stopped patrol cars, ambulances, fire trucks and tow trucks
- Calling 911 only for real emergencies so lines stay open
- Making sure house numbers are clearly visible from the road so crews can find you quickly
The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department is at 1208 Bettydale Drive in Iuka and can be reached at (662) 423-7000 for non-emergency matters. In an emergency, call 911.
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Source: Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department (Facebook)
