Thank a Talbot County First Responder

*A Message of Appreciation from Talbot County Government*

To the first responders who serve Talbot County every day: Thank you.

Your dedication, professionalism, and willingness to serve make a difference in our community. Whether responding to emergencies, providing lifesaving care, answering 9-1-1 calls, maintaining public safety, or serving in our correctional facility, your work does not go unnoticed.

Talbot County is proud to support our first responders, not only through words of appreciation but through continued investments in the people, facilities, equipment, and technology that support your work.

Some of these efforts include:
- The new Public Safety Complex at Mary's Court, bringing together the Sheriff's Office and Department of Emergency Services in modern facilities designed to strengthen coordination, training, and emergency response.
- The new North EMS Station in Cordova, expanding emergency medical services infrastructure and supporting 24-hour paramedic coverage in northern Talbot County.
- Improvements to 9-1-1 communications, including updated technology, redundant infrastructure, and backup capabilities to strengthen the reliability of emergency communications.
- Continued investments in public safety vehicles and equipment, helping personnel carry out their responsibilities safely and effectively.
- Training and professional development opportunities, supporting the readiness and skills of those who serve.
- Participation in the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System (LEOPS), supporting eligible law enforcement personnel through retirement benefits that recognize the demands of public safety service.
- Enhanced retirement benefits for public safety personnel, including participation in the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System (LEOPS) and Correctional Officers' Retirement System (CORS), providing eligible employees with improved retirement, disability, and survivor benefits while supporting recruitment and retention.
- Enhanced benefits for volunteer emergency responders, through the County Council's approval of Bill No. 1654, which provides qualifying active volunteer members with monthly longevity benefits of at least $100 for life, with opportunities to earn additional benefits under certain conditions.
- The Penny for Public Safety, reflecting our community's commitment to supporting the personnel and infrastructure essential to public safety.

These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to providing first responders with the resources, benefits, and support they deserve.

To our emergency medical personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, 9-1-1 public safety telecommunicators, correctional officers, and all who answer the call: We appreciate your service, your sacrifices, and the important work you do every day.

Thank you for all you do for Talbot County!
— Talbot County Government

Thank you to all the first responders in Talbot County

Thank you for your dedication and professionalism. I have witnessed it many times. Also, thanks for the outreach programs like CERT and Stop the Bleed led by energetic caring staff. You all are such a vital part of our Talbot County community.

THANK you for being there for our family. Your service has always been caring and understanding, paying special attention to the patient and informing the family.

A heartfelt thank you to the Tilghman Island Fire House for their quick response arriving to my home. They were all professional, sincere and I am very grateful for them. Their job that day was not an easy one for myself or them. So I am sending a great big thank you for your services you provide to all.

Thank you all for everything that you do! Love ya Abbie Joyce!

we love our EMS folks!
We have so many events in Easton and we always feel safe and cared for! Thank ypu Talbot County!

Thank you so very much. Your team has been here several times. My husband had a stroke last May and TIA in February and April. Your professionalism and Care have been outstanding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Pam and Irwin Krandle

Thank you for your continued dedication and sacrifice to serve and protect our community. I feel all the more safer because of you!!

Thanks for you dedication to the citizens!

Thank you for everything you do - day in and day out to keep our community happy healthy and safe! Special shoutout to the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) team for allowing our elderly individuals to age in place safely!

Thank you for the long hours, quick responses, and the care you give our community every day. We appreciate all that you do, even the things most people never see. Thank you for taking care of our community on its best and worst days!

Without your help my mother in law would not have been able to live as long as she did. Thank you all and much love!❤️🙏🏿

Support thankful emergency medical services

Thank you for your dedication to your community. Our family has received the benefit of your service multiple times over the years. I am blessed by your dedication and I get to hug my love ones because you came when the call was made. May God Keep You and Bless You All.✝️💜
Doreen Enzor