SMETHPORT — Friday, Oct. 28, National First Responders’ Day, was set aside to honor the bravery of the nation’s heroes who put their lives on the line for their fellow Americans each and every day.

From law enforcement officers and firefighters to relief workers and EMTs, paramedics and health workers, these men and women provide life-saving emergency care at a moment’s notice.

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer marked the day, thanking first responders for what they do.

“Their heroic and collective efforts keep the citizens of McKean County protected and provided for – in emergency response, in emergency medical aid, in emergency fire aid, and in emergency police aid.”