Proclamation for First Responders Day

Whereas Bill 15, “An Act to Proclaim First Responders Day”, was adopted by the Legislature of Ontario on December 10th, 2013, designating May 1st of each year as ‘First Responders Day’ in the Province of Ontario; and

Whereas First Responders are those individuals who, in the early stages of an emergency, are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence and the environment; and

Whereas First Responders include police officers, firefighters, paramedics, medical evacuation pilots, dispatchers, nurses, doctors, emergency medical technicians, military personnel, road maintenance personnel and emergency managers; and

Whereas First Responders are both volunteers and professionals who dedicate their lives to public service, and whose skills often make the difference between life and death; and

Whereas at a moment’s notice, first responders are quick to respond to dangerous and distressing situations that threaten our communities; and

Whereas the services, dedication and commitment of First Responders deserve to be recognized and honoured; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior employs or contracts the services of many First Responders;

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of the Town of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim May 1^st, 2025 as “First Responders Day” in the Town of Arnprior and urge all residents to thank those individuals who have dedicated their lives to keeping our community and homes safe and protected.

Lisa McGee, Mayor