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Jersey's emergency services personnel have come together to mark 999 Day.
Emergency Services Day – or 999 Day, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth month across the United Kingdom – honours dedicated frontline staff across a wide range of agencies.
RNLI press officer Helier de Veulle explained: "In Jersey, the RNLI has brought together this exceptional team of emergency services to celebrate their invaluable contributions.
"This collaborative effort underscores the importance of teamwork and dedication in keeping our community safe."
The RNLI is also this year celebrating its 200th anniversary, which it has been marking with a range of events and programmes.
This recently included a flotilla featuring over 100 boats, organised by the St Helier Yacht Club.
The RNLI is also marking its 200th anniversary this year.
Mr de Veulle continued: "Emergency Services Day is an opportunity for the public to show their support and appreciation for the dedication and bravery of our emergency services personnel.
"It serves to educate the public on the responsible use of emergency services, basic lifesaving skills, and the various career and volunteering opportunities available within the sector."
He added: "Volunteers in Jersey play a crucial role in the emergency services family, working alongside paid personnel to contribute significantly to the safety and well-being of our community.
"Their combined commitment, selflessness and professionalism are truly commendable."
"Their combined commitment, selflessness and professionalism are truly commendable."
Assistant Home Affairs Minister Richard Vibert said: "I've got great admiration for all of our emergency services staff – they are all immensely dedicated and the island owes them an awful lot."
He noted that major incidents in the last two years had required a significant emergency service response.
"You have to have admiration for the way they handled [those incidents]," Mr Vibert added.
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