Rescuer Day in Armenia

The common man often does not know what a heavy burden lies on the people who save and protect their lives. In every country, in every state on the planet, specialized services operate, the main goal of which is to prevent or try to minimize human casualties in catastrophic emergency situations. Their name is lifeguards (the name may vary depending on the country and language barriers). In Armenia, 2008 was marked by the decision of the state government to announce the date of the country's new professional holiday - Rescuer Day, in order to truly, without any preamble, note the importance and extreme need for these selfless and fearless people. So that highly qualified specialists of this very necessary profession in the modern world know that they are valued and remembered. And about those who laid down their lives for the lives of others in need of help and salvation. Rescuers from Armenia already had experience in eliminating the global consequences of an emergency situation. In 1988, a terrible earthquake struck northern Armenia and thousands of volunteers from all over the Soviet Union rushed to the aid of their fellow men. Based on the results of the “lessons learned” from the Spitak earthquake, a decision was made to create a specialized service in the country to save lives and eliminate the consequences of emergency situations. Armenian rescuers played an equally important role during the bloody war at the very beginning of the 90s. Thanks to the bravery of these people, hundreds (and perhaps thousands) of human lives and destinies were saved. They were able to “cleanse” their country in the literal sense of this expression - they cleared vast territories in the state from mine traps and other deadly devices. It is on this wonderful day that all rescuers, without exception, working for the benefit of their homeland are honored. Particularly distinguished specialists are presented with congratulations and presentations of certificates and awards. In specialized units, mass festive events are held on this solemn day. Not only the rescuers themselves are present here, but also their families. After all, everyone understands perfectly well that without a 100% protected rear it is impossible to complete the assigned tasks and achieve the optimal result.