999 Day UK
999 Day UK Quick Facts
| AKA Name | Emergency Services Day |
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| 2023 Date | 9 September 2023 |
| 2024 Date | 9 September 2024 |
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999 Day UK History999 Day UK celebrated and acknowledging the hard work and dedication of emergency services personnel across the United Kingdom. This day is an opportunity to show appreciation for their crucial role in serving local communities and for the sacrifices they make, including putting their own lives at risk. The observance also aims to raise awareness about the importance of the emergency services, provide potentially life-saving information, and encourage future generations to consider a career in the sector. Though relatively recent in origin, 999 Day UK has quickly become an important event, particularly for those directly involved with the emergency services, their friends, and families. Established in 2017 by Tom Scholes-Fogg, a serving Special Constable and former parliamentary staffer, the day is supported by the National Emergency Services Memorial (NESM) charity. The date symbolises the pivotal work of emergency services personnel, who are often the first to arrive at the scene of an incident and the last to leave. 999 Day UK is observed through diverse events and activities that actively involve the emergency services and local communities, aiming to promote support and understanding. These activities include educational sessions at schools, emergency service demonstrations, and charity fundraising events. The day also provides an opportunity for individuals to speak with local emergency personnel and learn about their work. 999 Day UK is observed on the 9th of September every year, with the '9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month' reflecting the observance's namesake emergency phone number. Top Tweets for 999 Day UKUpdated
999 Day UK References and Related Siteswww.999day.org.uk: 999 Day UK www.999day.org.uk: About 999 Day |
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