National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day, celebrated every year on October 28th, is a special day to thank
the brave heroes who respond first in emergencies. These include our firefighters, police officers, telecommunicators (911 call-takers), and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.These everyday heroes work hard to keep us safe, often risking their own lives to help others in need.
About the 911 Heroes Art Contest
This year, RapidDeploy, in partnership with NCT911, invites young artists across Texas to join
a creative celebration of our 911 heroes in honor of National First Responders Day. Through this
art contest, we encourage students to express their thanks and show how much they appreciate
the first responders who help keep our communities safe and strong.
Theme:
Honoring Our 911 and All First Responder Heroes
Your artwork should showcase the important work of firefighters, police officers, telecommunicators (911 call-takers), and EMS personnel. Whether it’s a firefighter putting out a fire, a 911 operator calmly helping someone in need, or a police officer keeping the streets safe—celebrate all of our first responder heroes in your art!
Important Dates:
Art Contest Kickoff: October 1stSubmission Deadline: October 21st
Judging: October 22nd - October 23rd
Public Voting: October 24th - October 27th
Winners Announced: October 28th (National First Responders Day)
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to all elementary school students (grades K-6) living in Texas. Currently, only Texas residents are eligible for this art contest.
Art Contest Category
Traditional Artwork: This can be drawings, paintings, or non-AI digital art. The winningSubmission Guidelines
Eligibility: Open to elementary school students (grades K-6) residing in Texas.Telecommunicators (911 call-takers), Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMS
Art Mediums: Any 2D medium like drawing, painting, or non-digital art.
Theme: Your artwork should highlight and celebrate the work of firefighters, police officers, telecommunicators (911 operators), and EMS workers.
File Formats: For digital submissions, use JPEG, PNG, or PDF formats.
Submission Type: You can submit an individual entry or as a class.
How to Submit (Pick 1 Option)
Option 1 (Preferred): OnlineClick the Submit Artwork button below, and upload your artwork using the form provided.
Option 2: Mail
Send physical artwork to 310 Comal St, Building A, Suite 200, #205, Austin, TX 78702.
Be sure to include your name, grade level, school, parent/guardian contact details,
and a title or description of your artwork.
Submissions must be received by October 21, 2024 to be considered for the art contest.
Prizes
The winning traditional artwork will be painted as a mural in North Texas.Winning pieces will also be showcased at public safety events!
Get Involved
Let’s get creative! Share your artwork with friends and family, and encourage them to come back to this website the week of October 21-28 to vote for their favorite pictures. For parents who share their Instagram handle, we’ll tag you when we feature your child’s art on our Instagram page.
Honor our 911 first responders and heroes with your creative artwork!
Submit your entry by October 21st for a chance to have it featured in our online gallery
and even painted as a mural.