10/28/2026
Happy National First Responders Day!
For many people, the moment they call you is one of the worst days of their lives, whether it's due to a car accident, a house fire, or a loved one in medical distress. Without hesitation, you show up.
You miss birthdays, holidays, and family dinners. You carry the weight of your calls home, often unable to find the words to express how they affect you. Yet when the next emergency call comes in, you answer again.
To the deputies, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers of Saluda County, THANK YOU.
Thank you for the lives you've rescued, the comfort you've provided, the difficult moments you've navigated with people, and for simply being present when someone needed support. Thank you for showing up for complete strangers, even when it requires personal sacrifices.
Some may never know your name, but they will never forget what you've done for them.
We recognize your sacrifices, appreciate your dedication, and are proud to serve alongside you.
Thank you for all you do for this county.
-Saluda County Sheriff's Office
