Last week, I visited with first responders across Arkansas on my #EverySecondCounts tour. This was an opportunity for me to hear from firefighters, members of law enforcement, 911 operators and dispatchers and emergency medical technicians and to tell them how much we appreciate their service to our communities. I was eager to listen to these public servants and learn more about the issues they are facing, as well as offer ways I can help. First responders and public safety officials are the backbone of our communities. I appreciate their dedication and commitment and I am proud to see the support many Arkansans showed them during our tour around the state. It takes a special person to put their life on the line every day to protect our communities. You can call them first responders. I call them heroes. Check out some of the coverage that the #EverySecondCounts tour received:

ARRA News Service – #EverySecondCounts for First Responders

My Pulse News – Boozman to Launch #EverySecondCounts Tour

HopePrescott.com – Sen. Boozman visits NC Jail

KAIT – Boozman #EverySecondCounts Tour to Make Stops in Jonesboro

KFFB – U.S. Senator John Boozman Named Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Legislator of the Year

Magnolia Banner-News – U.S. Senator John Boozman visits Magnolia Fire Dept.

Magnolia Reporter – Sen. Boozman tours Magnolia Fire Department

KFFB – US Senator John Boozman on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell

Baxter Bulletin – Boozman visits with first responders, DAV

KOLR – Senator Boozman Tours Marion County Jail