‘999 Day’ not only serves as a platform to enable the country to show its support for those who serve but also aims to increase public understanding of how to use the emergency services efficiently and responsibly. It highlights the diverse career and volunteer opportunities available, while also promoting the work of emergency services charities.
Emergency Services Day has been supported since its inception by the Royal family, and the Governments of the UK, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, alongside all emergency services.
The day will formally begin on Tuesday 9 September at 9am with the raising of 999 Day flags nationwide, followed by a poignant two minutes’ silence to commemorate over 7,500 emergency services personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Founded by police officer Tom Scholes-Fogg in 2016, ‘999 Day’ was established in response to the absence of a national day dedicated to honouring the millions of people who have served in the NHS and emergency services.
Tom Scholes-Foggsaid: “On Emergency Services Day, let us honour those who serve. From the 250,000 first responders who run into danger and risk their lives each day to protect our communities, to the more than 1.5 million people serving in other roles and behind the scenes. Their unwavering commitment and selfless service make a profound difference in our lives and for that our nation is immensely grateful.”
