Without blinking an eye, they put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe from Mother Nature, accidents and the bad guys out there. They are the first responders who jump into the breech with out questioning what is on the other side.Well, we will all have an opportunity to say thank you Saturday, thanks to the efforts of Waters True Value Hardware. The store is holding its first-ever Emergency Services Preparedness Day is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its parking lot.Sadly, most of us don’t get to see these folks unless there is a crisis at hand and they are in need.