First Responders Host Public Safety Day in South Hadley

At least 20 first responders rescue two boys from quicksand-style mud in Dalton

First responders rescued two boys from quicksand-style mud on Saturday evening.

First responders host Public Safety Day in South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - The South Hadley Police Department brought the community together on Sunday to learn about who first responders are and how they keep the public safe. "Officer Tebo and some of our other members started working on this about a year ago to celebrate the 150th year of the South Hadley Police Department," said South Hadley Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen. Change in command of 655 Regional Support Group at Westover …

Onancock Elks hold inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day

The Onancock Elks Lodge hosted its inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day on May 31, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event aimed to raise funds for the 19 Fire and Rescue Departments across the Eastern Shore and successfully brought in $49,400, which will be distributed among the departments. Festivities included Eastern Shore Fire and Rescue competitions, a cornhole tournament, a tug-of-war, and a fire prevention house for children to e…

Day 2: Thank you to those keep us safe on the water. - Fortem Australia

They patrol our seas, rivers and beaches, support us during floods and come to our aid when we get in trouble on the water. Today is Day 2 of Fortem’s 10 days of gratitude – a day to say thank you to all first responders who keep us safe on the water. The 10 days of gratitude is a celebration of all that first responders do to support our communities ahead of Thank a First Responder Day on Wednesday 11 June. Now in its sixth year, Thank a First …