Nottinghamshire blue light services mark Emergency Services Day
Posted on 19 October 2022
This morning (19 October) Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Nottinghamshire Police paused to reflect on emergency service colleagues who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, is a national event marked across the UK annually on the ninth day of the ninth month. This year 999 Day was postponed due to the loss of Her Majesty The Queen.
A two-minute silence was held at 9am this morning at the services’ Joint Headquarters in Sherwood Lodge Drive, Arnold.
The event was attended by Chief Fire Officer Craig Parkin, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Michael Sharman and Chief Constable Craig Guilford. Firefighters across the county also observed the silence.
Chief Fire Officer Craig Parkin said:
“This is an important day for us to remember those that have lost their lives while trying to protect or help others.
“It takes extraordinary people to serve and protect communities, who place themselves in dangerous situations where many people could not go.
“I am fortunate enough to see these people do incredible things for others every day, and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue remains exceptionally proud to stand alongside our emergency service colleagues and the NHS.”
Emergency Services Day also promotes the work of the emergency services, encourages responsible use of them, educates the public about basic lifesaving skills, and promotes the many career and volunteering opportunities available.
Supporters of Emergency Services Day include HM The King, HRH The Prince of Wales, the Prime Minister, and the National Fire Chiefs’ Council.
