Saint Mary’s held its 6th Annual First Responders event in recognition of the dedication and hard work that first responders do every day. Police, firefighters, EMS and 9-1-1 call center colleagues from in and around greater Waterbury stopped by to enjoy the festivities on Monday, October 28. The effort underscores the important relationship between the area’s first responders and the work of the emergency department to care for those in the community.
Saint Mary's hosted its 6th Annual First Responders Day.
A short program featured the Holy Cross High School choir, as well as remarks from Husnain Kermalli, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Saint Mary’s Hospital, and the Waterbury Police Department.
Held in the St. Regis lot on Saint Mary’s campus, first responders gathered to enjoy fresh brick oven cooked pizza, salad and gelato provided by La Tavola pizza truck. First responders were also given a token of appreciation from Saint Mary’s.
In 2017, the United States Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders Day. The resolution honors the firefighters, police officers, EMTs and all those who are first on the scene in stressful situations.
