Who is First Responders 1st?
First Responders 1st is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that exists to provide emotional and spiritual support to first responders in the Greater Charlotte area.
What is the need?
North Carolina has about 2.2 officers per residents which is slightly lower than the national average.
Nationally, approximately 25% of officers report high levels of stress with the burnout rate being higher than any other profession.
An estimated 1 in 4 N.C. law enforcement officers experience significant stress or trauma.
Since 1798, over 600 officers have died in the line of duty in N.C.
Nationally, law enforcement officers are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty with an estimated 184 suicides annually.
There are approximately 25,000 sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina.
“First Responders 1st is an outstanding organization. Lonnie, Mike, and their chaplains truly care about first responders, and it is evident in the way they treat and care for us. Through prayer and continuous support for our spiritual and material needs, they show their concern for our well-being. Their service to public safety is greatly appreciated and necessary for the well-being of the officers at our department.”
Captain John Parker, Concord PD
We are so thankful to our corporate sponsors!
