State Senator Doris Turner is encouraging residents to show their appreciation to emergency personnel on First Responders Day, which is on Friday, October 28th. Senator Turner says that this is a great way to come together and recognize the men and women who are first on the scene.

Senator Turner says the day specifically thanks 9-1-1 operators as well as firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics for their commitment to Illinois public safety.  She reminds residents to extend gratitude to first responders and their families who may have lost someone in the line of duty.

Senator Turner asks everyone to make sure they thank a first responder for their hard work keeping central Illinois safe.