First Responders

“Our nation’s first responders rush into life-threatening situations for the benefit of others,” said Guy Cottrell, the Postal Inspection Service’s Chief Postal Inspector and dedicating official. “The Postal Service is pleased to honor their skill, dedication and unfailing bravery with this stamp."

The ceremony was held at the Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center in Missoula, MT, home to the nation’s largest training center for firefighters who parachute into remote areas of national forests to combat wildfires.