Rally for Our First Responders a sunny success
![Sussex County EMS and the Blood Bank of Delmarva spread the word about their partnership allowing Sussex EMS to administer whole blood in the field. This intervention significantly increases trauma patient survivability. Shown are (l-r) Sussex EMS Director Robbie Murray, Blood Bank of Delmarva Communication Specialist Tony Prado, Sussex EMS Field Training Coordinator Jordan Dattoli and Sussex EMS Medical Director Dr. Paul Cowan. DAN COOK PHOTOS](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/1638a.jpg)
The Rally for Our First Responders at Hudson Fields took place May 21 after rain postponed the event from its original May 20 date. The event was presented by the Shaffer Family Foundation and gives back to local emergency responders.
The event recognized the Sussex County Paramedic Association, Lewes Fire Department, Milton Fire Department, Georgetown Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Indian River Volunteer Fire Department, Fit 4 Duty Foundation, Delaware C.O.P.S., Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police and Camp Barnes.
Each supported organization presented fire, rescue, emergency medical services and police informational displays. Demonstrations throughout the day included first responder vehicles, K-9, aviation, SORT team, scuba team, mounted police, specialty equipment, honor guard and more.
Attractions included live music from four bands, children’s activities, food trucks, Revelation beer, wine and cocktails from Easy Speak and Chelsea & Company, silent and live auctions, and a variety of vendors. Grass Roots Rescue also held an adoption event.
![Cpl. Brian Crisman of the Delaware State Police Bomb Squad displays the robotic officer used to dispose of threats.](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/1717a.jpg)
![Joe Esposito of the Lewes Fire Department shows his firefighting equipment to 4-year-old twins Lily and Daisey Bobb.](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/1756aa.jpg)
![New Castle County police officers greeted young future officers. Shown are (l-r) Cpl. Will DeJesus, Cpl. Adam Orndorff, 8-year-old Lena Chandler, officer Herman Congo, officer Jordan Banks, 5-year-old Maisey Chandler, 10-year-old Kade Stafford, and Lt. Angie Dolan.](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/1621a.jpg)
![Harper Winkey, 3, meets his favorite characters. Shown are (l-r) Linsey Webb, Winkey, Ariel, Mulan and Cinderella. The characters are from Pursuit for Peace, which serves the community as a woman-owned, multi-state 501(c)3 by bringing joy to those who need it most, particularly to children facing devastating trauma due to severe medical conditions and circumstances.](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/1284a.jpg)
![Tina Malyk takes a ride on a pony led by her trainer Eva Vanbderslice from The Little Farm from Camden Wyoming.](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/1327a.jpg)
![Grass Roots Rescue volunteer Cliff Rose holds Nibbles who awaits his turn at being adopted to a furever home.](/sites/capegazette/files/2023/05/field/image/5175aaa.jpg)