National First Responder Day 2026 — Chambersburg Thanks First Responders
Observed Oct. 28, National First Responder Day was first recognized in 2019 after advocacy by the family of Officer Sean Collier to honor the service and sacrifice of first responders.
National First Responder Day is observed on October 28 and was first recognized in 2019 following advocacy from the family of Officer Sean Collier, who was killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The Chambersburg Police Department thanked its first responder partners and the community for their unwavering support and expressed gratitude to those who serve every day.