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In recent years, much has been made of the incredibly important role first responders play in keeping our communities safe, and rightfully so.

Of course people have always known this but may have taken it for granted. But ever since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, put their heroism on display, public appreciation for them has grown. The same was true during the COVID-19 pandemic, when police, fire and emergency medical personnel kept coming to work, putting their health at risk while so many of the rest of us stayed home…