EMS, police, fire and 911 center first responders are a vital part of our community.
Emergencies do not take the holiday off, and many of these selfless professionals will be sacrificing time away from their loved ones over the holidays, helping keep our communities safe!
Brighten their holiday by sending a quick thank you note, either a general note to all first responders, or to a specific first responder or agency that has made an impact on your life.
We will publicly post responses, and if you identify a specific agency or responder, we will be sure they receive your special note!
Click here to send your thank you note (it will take you about 2 minutes!)
Responses as of January 2, 2024:
| Thank a First Responder Comment: | Specific Agency? |
| Happy Holidays! Thanks for choosing to serve your community and make a difference in the lives of others. You do work that matters!
Greg Friese, MS, NRP |
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| I want to thank you for all that you do to help those in need every day of the year. Specially, at this time of the year your efforts to save someone’s life and to protect the public is needed now more than ever. Thank you for your sacrifice of being away from your family to help others. | |
| We appreciate all you do for the community 24/7!! – Stefani at Texas Health Alliance Hospital |
MedStar |
| Just wanted to thank you for all of the hard work you do each and every day, especially during this time of the year.
Ron Kasowski, CSP, CHMM |
Fire house near 8th AV and Waxahachie Fire Department |
| Having been a first responder for nearly three decades, I understand the sacrifices you make, often at the cost of time with your families. Your commitment to our safety and well-being of others, during a time that is meant to be spent with family is a true testament to you and what you do.
Your work, is always carried out quietly and often without recognition, is the backbone of our community’s resilience and safety. Your willingness to be there for others, no matter the time or day, makes a significant impact on the lives you touch and the community we share. This holiday season, as you continue to be on the front lines, know that your efforts are deeply appreciated. You are truly the unsung heroes of our community. While most of your sacrifice and dedication goes unnoticed, I want you to know that it is not as unnoticed as you know. Thank you for all that you do to keep us safe. Wishing you moments of peace and joy during this Christmas Holiday season. |
To all, but most importantly your MedStar crews AND support staff, who are less recognized than all. |
| Few give thought to how much you sacrifice to provide a service we often take for granted. Time away from family often means missing lots of firsts, such as first steps, and first words. School activities, holiday gatherings are often missed or must be rearranged. Time is our most precious commodity and a moment missed can never be recovered, yet you do so willingly, because someone may need your help. You may make the difference in someone having another day or not. Please know that your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. You are loved and appreciated more than you know. | |
| Thank you for giving of your time during the holidays, and thank you to your families for selflessly sharing you with our community. We know you are giving up participating in family traditions, holiday meals, and special moments with your family and friends. Your gift of service does not go unnoticed and we thank you for keeping our community safe, our families healthy, and our homes secure. As we all wish for peace on Earth, we thank you for also bringing us peace of mind this holiday season. | All agencies |
| MedStar,
Thank you so much for all you do for our community. You guys are amazing and have a fantastic crew. You all are always so friendly when coming into our ED and do a great job with communication with our staff. We truly appreciate you and all you do! |
MedStar |
| Thank you so much for all that you do. You guys are doing a great job taking taking care of our community. You are all so friendly when you come into our department, with great communication with our staff. We appreciate you all and everything that you do! | Keller |
| Happy Holidays! Thank each of you individually and collectively for your faithful commitment to care for and provide safety for the members of our community. We are so grateful for each of you and the work you do.
Kindest Regards, |
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| Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service and love. | |
| I love you so much Meghan Largent. Truly proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep pressing on. Always love what you do. It can and will hurt you, but will ten times reward you. That’s anything in life. Just always be persistent. | MedStar |
| I am writing this note with immense gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service and dedication you provide to our community. Your selfless efforts as first responders do not go unnoticed, and I want to express my deepest thanks for the crucial role you play in the lives of our communities. I want to acknowledge the sacrifices you and your families make throughout the holidays to ensure the well-being of others.
Please accept this note as a small token of my gratitude for the remarkable work you do. Your bravery, compassion, and resilience are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for being a source of hope that our communities can rely on. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! |
All of them 🙂 |
| EMS | NO |
| Thank you so much for your hard work and efforts. We (JPS) rely on you to triage, stabilize, and transport most of our patients who have the most need for medical care. We wouldn’t be able to help them without your work. Thank you for all that you do.
Eric Barcak |
EMS |
| To all first responders! | |
| Thank you for doing such a great job caring for the little ones you bring to us. | MedStar, Grapevine FD, Burleson FD North Richland Hills FD, Keller FD, etc. |
| Thank you for taking care of my children. Life with unknown food allergies can be scary, and you’ve shown nothing but compassion and care during the multiple EMS rides. | North Richland Hills fire department |
| Thank you so much for everything you do. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to helping others more than we could ever express. Merry Christmas! | No |
| Thank you for all that you do! | |
| Thanks for all you do and be safe | |
| “No greater love hath one person than to lay down their life for another.” You are the epitome of that love because of your willingness to serve our community in this capacity. Thank you for serving our community and for the thankless job you do every day.
Blessings to you, Walter Berringer |
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| All | no |
| Thank you for all that you do for the community. As a healthcare professional I know that it can be difficult to be away from your own families on holidays but you are truly appreciated by the community and we thank you! Happy holidays to you and your families. | no |
| Thank you to all of those who spend the holidays away from their families to care for others. Your commitment to caring for others does not go unnoticed. Happy Holidays, stay safe. | MedStar |
| Antonio Cabrera Thank u very much for your service I truly appreciate it | fort worth |
| To the entire first responder community of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, thank you for all you do each and every day for so many. Your diligence, determination, and desire to help has allowed us to feel safe and secure. Thank you for choosing each day to help others. It is greatly appreciated. Please take time this holiday season to take care of yourself.
Dr. Dana Barnes |
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| thank you all for your hard work and dedication. happy holidays may God bless you and protect you. | Grand prairie fire and police department |
| Thank you for all of your hard work and sacrifice. | |
| Thank you for al you do for our patients. I pray you have a blessed and safe Christmas and a happy New Year! | |
| Thank you so much for being a first responder. Every day you go out and put y’all’s life on the line and I’m sure some days it feels like you’re not appreciated but you are and we are so thankful to have people like you protecting and saving us. | N/a |
| Wising you a happy, healthy and safe holiday and New Year! Thank you for all you do to keep us safe 365 days a year. | |
| THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO! YOU ARE APPRECIATED MORE THAN YOU KNOW! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! | |
| I would like to humbly offer my gratitude to Kaitlin Thompson, Paramedic, and the whole MedStar team! I have had the privilege to experience your expertise and caring in both a professional and personal realm. May your holidays be merry and bright! | MedStar |
| Thank you for the work you do every day. After I was in a car crash, police and fire blocked traffic and worked with paramedics to haul me out of the car and put me on a helicopter. I’m sure that’s just an average day’s work for all of you, but it saved my life. | |
| Thank you for choosing a career to serve your community! You are the lifeline on a person’s worst day – your dedication makes a difference in so many lives.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation thanks all of you for your commitment to the community’s health and well-being. |
All |
| I hope you have an amazing holiday season whether you are spending it with your real family or your work family. And I appreciate everything you do for the community all year long. I know it can be a thankless less job sometimes… but I recognize what you do to risk your lives every single day for me and everyone around me and I want you to know that does not go unnoticed. Thank you.. thank you.. thank you! | Any and all!! |
| Thank YOU for all you do to support our community during ALL hours of the day! You are much appreciated to all of us and we are so thankful for your dedication and service! Julie Barlow, Unit Secretary-MS2, Texas Health Alliance Hospital |
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| Happy Holidays!!! Thank you so much for all you do for our community. You guys are so amazing and such fantastic people. We truly appreciate you and everything you do! Thank you for selflessly taking time away from your family and missing precious holiday traditions to give to the community. These moments are not going unnoticed, I promise. I wish for peace and your safety this holiday season. Thank you and happy holidays! | All, but most importantly MedStar |
| Thank you all for your partnership and collaboration. We would not be able to care for our community without your support and hard work. We hope to continue our great partnership as we move into 2024 and beyond. | MedStar, Fort Worth PD, AMR, Careflite, Air Evac and PHI. |
| Happy Holidays to everyone on the front-line providing Emergency Services to our community. We appreciate your partnership and dedication to serving others. Wishing you all good health, joy and Christmas blessings!
JPS Urgent Care Center |
All |
| Thank you to our EMS providers for all the great work they do. We appreciate your willingness to help the patients but also help us in the ED to move the patients and give us information which will help us to care for the patients. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all of you!! | |
| The Fire station personnel have been such a blessing to our community and neighborhood. You assist our elderly and your presence provides comfort for our neighborhood. We thank you for your service and dedication. | Fire station #33 in San Antonio Texas 36th street |
| Thank you for the selfless sacrifice your teams make ensuring others have a safe and peaceful holiday.
From our team at JPS to yours, forever grateful and Happy Holidays! |
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| Thank you for what you do for us on daily basis | no |
| Thank you so very much for your service to our community!! You are a very important part of our health care team!! | MedStar Fort Worth Texas |
| TYFYS ! | MedStar |
| Kaliph Fuller thank you for everything you do. May your holidays be filled with peace and love. | MedStar |
| Thanks to ALL dedicated responders who sacrifice on the holidays and every other day of the year! | ALL |
| JPS Health Network thanks EMS, police and fire department responders for their dedication and service to our communities. Your partnership with JPS has been valuable and appreciated. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter and love.
JPS Health Network Team |
No. |
| Thank you for being you! Your servanthood, selflessness and dedication to this community is appreciated. | MedStar and Fort Worth PD, North Division. |
| Thank you so much for showing up at the worst time in people’s lives to help make the biggest changes. Whether it is in the middle of the night or on a rainy, busy highway on the side of the road your presence speaks hope to the people who have the greatest needs of all. Never take for granted how your mere presence in a chaotic situation speaks hope to those who have none. Jesus washed His disciples feet to show them what it looked like to truly serve. You wash the community’s feet everyday you show up on the scene to help someone in crisis. Thank you so much. May the Lord keep you safe bless others through your hands. | fire department |
| A special thank you to all of the EMS, Fire and police officers that so selflessly care for the Heart and Vascular patients within our communities. We appreciate your loyalty to Texas Health Fort Worth, commitment in providing excellent care, and being an intricate part of our care team. May your Christmas holiday be filled with cheer, warm memories and happiness. Regina Harrison RN, MSN Chest Pain Coordinator Texas Health Fort Worth |
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| Excellent job. You are doing God’s work. | Grapevine, Alliance, Keller, Southlake. |
| Thank You Rogelio Lopez for always being a great provider and helping the city of Fort Worth and surrounding communities! Your knowledge and experience help improve the outcomes of the patients you care for. | MedStar |
| Wishing our amazing EMS professionals a festive holiday season! Your dedication to serving the community is truly remarkable. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and we hope you find some well-deserved joy and relaxation this holiday. Happy holidays and a healthy New Year | All |
| Thank you so much for everything you do for our community and the hard things that you do and see every day. We appreciate you! | Any and all EMS, police and fire. |
| Y’all are amazing human beings! Thank you for all you do & sacrifice to take care of our communities! | none |
| Dear First responder, Thank you for what you do. Working in healthcare myself, I know how rewarding but daunting of a task it can be. While everyone is enjoying holidays with their families you are helping families stay alive. Without you we would not be able to enjoy our time with family. You are a vital part to the community and I appreciate all you do. Sincerely, KA |
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| All | |
| EMS | All EMS |
| Thanks to all EMS for your excellent care! | All EMS agencies |
| Thank you for your dedication and hard work in serving our community. You are valuable to us, and you are highly appreciated! Thanks again for all you do. | All |
| EMS | EMS |
| Police | Police |
| To all our first responders: EMS, Police, and Fire know that you are valued and appreciated! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! | To the men and women of MedStar, Fort Worth Police and Fort Worth Fire Departments: thank you for your dedication and service to keeping our city and residents safe. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! – City Councilmember Carlos Flores |
| I’m so sorry you have to work today & be away from your family. Appreciate the job you do each and every day. Hopefully you get some time off soon to celebrate! | ALL |
| THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE | Ems |
| Thank you for keeping our citizens healthy and safe. Merry Christmas! | Mansfield Fire Department |
| Thank you for keeping our community safe. Merry Christmas! | Mansfield Police Department |
| Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and compassion in caring for our communities. May you and your families have a very Merry Christmas!
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center |
Mansfield Fire, Midlothian Fire, Grand Prairie Fire, Arlington Fire, Kennedale Fire, Rendon Fire, AMR, Cedar Hill Fire, and all others |
| Thank you to Matt Zavadsky at MedStar for being a friend to the media! We appreciate all your hard work at all hours of the day and night! Merry Christmas! Suzanne Taylor (WFAA) | Matt Zavadsky – MedStar |
| Thank you for what you do! | All of them |
| As we gather with our families this Christmas, we are profoundly grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our community, even during the holidays, is a true testament to your selflessness and professionalism. Thank you for being our guardians and for ensuring safety and care while being away from your own loved ones. Your efforts are deeply appreciated, and we stand in solidarity with you this festive season. | Any and all who serve. |
| God bless each of you standing guard this Christmas. Your dedication is our blessing. Stay safe out there. | |
| “Hey EMS Heroes,
While we’re cozy at home, you’re out there making a huge difference. Huge thanks for keeping us safe this Christmas. You guys are the real MVPs! Merry Christmas! |
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| Thank you for all you do. You are truly appreciated! | All DFW area first responders. |
| Thank you for being ready to serve our community at all times, for your service and for being the answer to our prayers during our most vulnerable times. You are a blessing to those who you serve. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! | |
| Knowing you are always there to help brings such comfort. I live about half an hour from my elderly parents and you guys have been quick to respond when I wasn’t near. Thank you and your families for the daily sacrifices you make to help and serve others. You serve in all kinds of weather, miss family events and holidays. Many thanks to you and your families for these sacrifices!! May you be safe and blessed with your work family this holiday season. | Arlington, Texas (76016) – Green Oaks near Arkansas Lane. |
| Thank you’ll so much for what you do. Your department resuscitated my friend who drowned in an above ground pool in June. Because of your departments hard work, all off his family members and friends got the chance to say goodbye and multiple people received his organs. – Miranda on XXXXX Dr. | Euless Fire Station No. 3 |
| Thank you all so very much for all that you do for our community. Your selflessness and compassion is outstanding! We are forever grateful for your sacrifices and commitment to helping others. | Fort Worth |
| It was Wednesday 12/20/2023 Approx. 640 pm I was very close to 221 West 46th Street Between 7th and 8th avenues .. very close to the entrance of the restaurant Bond 45…. I was born with a severe narrowing of my aorta ( a congenital Coarctation of the Aorta ) I Dropped off my wife at 221 west 46th the restaurant where my sister in Law was waiting for us , we drove into NYC from Long Island , we both had to use the bathroom badly … so I was alone after parking car … I walk at a very brisk Pace to get to the restaurant and use the facilities … something came over me as I got close to the restaurant .. as it turns out My heart went into Tachycardia … I remember leaning down to lean on a railing , the next thing I remember was EMT 1st responders Talking to me as I came to .. I fell on my head and made a pretty good dent or cut in my head they bandaged me up and got into with the wife who was waiting in the restaurant and took all my vitals which ended up being fine… I did urinate myself, Thats how bad I had to go and I guess from passing out my body just let loose ..I thanked these three EMT’s over and over .. I did happen to remember one of the EMT’s last Name was Sotomayor , so there was Mr Sotomayer and another EMT would claimed to live 15 minutes from where we live on Long Island and there seemed to be a Young lady there also so 3 EMT’s and I believe from what the wife told me two NYC police officers on Horseback..We thank them many times but I would like to write a letter so it may go into there file … I don’t know were these great 1st responders came from but they were there pretty much immediately I text my wife that I was parked and going to head toward her at 6:28 PM and the EMT used my phone to call my wife after I was on the ground and takin care of at an unbelievable 6:39 pm .. they were there immediately | NYC EMS with the last name of Sotomayer |
| Thank You for all you do during the year, especially during the Holiday’s…You are away from your families , putting your lives on the line to protect us…. You are honored, loved, respected and we couldn’t survive without you…. THANK YOU, EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU . |
