​Dear rescuers, employees and veterans of the Civil Protection!
 
Welcome to the celebration of our professional holiday – Ukraine’s Rescuer Day!
 
This festival brings together the people of brave professions - firefighters, rescue groups and officers of the services responsible for national priority issues - ensuring effective protection of national wealth and human lives.
 
Thank you for your devotedness, constant alertness for the fight against uninvited disaster. I am sure that you will continue to serve devotedly and conscientiously within the chosen profession.
 
I wish you and your families happiness, health, family comfort, vitality, energy and fewer alarm calls.
 
Have a nice celebration!
 
 The Minister of Defense of Ukraine                                                             P. Lebediev