Representatives from the police, fire and rescue, St John, Coastguard, Lifeboat, Airport Fire Service, and the Joint Emergency Service Control Centre will pause to reflect at 09:00 today – on the ninth day, of the ninth month of the year – at the Fire Station in a short private ceremony.
It reflects similar acts being done nationally, with the day supported by HM The King, and political leaders in the United Kingdom.
Deputy Rob Prow, Home Affairs President, said the day provides an opportunity to highlight the work of the emergency services, their day-in day-out contributions, and “the sacrifices they make”.
Pictured: 999 day is observed nationally.
Police Deputy Chief Officer Ian Scholes said “the people of Guernsey should be very proud of those members of our community who put themselves forward to undertake this critical work as part of the wider public service and it is right we acknowledge those who have served and continue to do so”.
Chief Ambulance Officer Mark Mapp said he’d like to use the day to thank crews “for their care and compassion in saving the lives of members of our community.
“I would also like to acknowledge our support staff, the Community First Responders and all the other St John volunteers for their valuable role.”
Harbour Master David Barker said 2023 has been another busy year, as he thanked “the volunteers who crew our RNLI lifeboats, Channel Islands Air Search aircraft and the Flying Christine marine ambulance, all of whom do a fantastic job, often in very challenging circumstances”.
Chief Fire Officer Jon Le Page, hosting the parade, added that “as a group, Guernsey’s emergency services are always prepared to put themselves in harm’s way to help others.
“For that, I’d like to say a huge congratulations to everyone for their hard work, and I’d encourage others to join us in the moment of silence on Saturday to show our respect.”
