What:  The United States Postal Service, in cooperation with the Somerville Police and Fire Departments and Cataldo Ambulance Company will host a special dedication of the recently released First Responders Forever Stamp

Who:  USPS Postal Service Operations Manager Jerry O’Connell, Somerville Police Chief David Fallon, Somerville Fire Chief Charles J. Breen Jr. and Danny Riendeau of Cataldo Ambulance

Where:  The Post Office at 18 Bow St. in Somerville Massachusetts

When:  Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Background:  Emergencies of all varieties and scales occur in our communities every day, from crimes and medical incidents to accidents and fires. These critical situations require men and women who possess the training and knowledge to rescue the endangered, treat the injured, and restore safety and order. First responders are found throughout our society, from small townships to the federal government. They include a wide range of law enforcement professionals and public safety personnel, from air marshals and transit police officers, to ski patrollers, park rangers, and fish and game wardens. For many, it is a volunteer job; for others, it is their full-time occupation.
The Honoring First Responders Stamp is issued as a Forever Stamp, which means it will always be worth the price of a one ounce First Class Postage rate.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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