HUDSON, N.Y. — May 10th — On Mother's Day, the Greenport Fire Department, headquartered at 216 Green St., honored the mothers who help the fire department and their communities. In a statement of gratitude, the department acknowledged the critical role moms play in providing support to firefighters, emergency responders, and their families. While juggling emergency calls, training, employment, and community obligations, many members of the emergency services community rely on solid family support.

Mother's Day is a chance to honor the mothers who make public safety service possible and to acknowledge their contributions. The department's gratitude for the families that support emergency services and the towns they safeguard all year long was evident in the recognition.