Independence Hosts First Responder Appreciation Event

In recognition of National First Responders’ Day, the Independence development invited area first responders: Millsboro (83) Fire Company, Indian River (80) Fire Company, Emergency Medical Responders from Millsboro (83), Mid Sussex Rescue Squad (91), and the Sussex County Paramedics, as well as the Delaware State Police and others to honor and recognize the men and women who respond quickly when an emergency is at hand.

First responders dedicate their lives to save lives! They are the people who run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support the communities where they live. They are firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics, and 911 operators.

Serving as a day of gratitude, the residents of Independence wish to pay tribute to their endless hours and around the clock service provided to these communities.