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A Palm Harbor fire crew saved an injured young hawk trapped between a building and a bush, handling the bird with gentle care before getting it professional help. The rescue shows how first responders protect all lives, feathered or not.
When smoke trapped a dog inside a burning building in Fort Pierce, firefighters didn't give up until they found the pup and brought it back to life. Thanks to quick thinking and a thermal imaging camera, the story has a tail-wagging ending.
When eight baby ducks fell into a storm drain in Edgewater, Florida, quick-thinking firefighters used creativity and compassion to reunite them with their frantic mother. The rescue shows how even the smallest lives matter to our first responders.
When an owl was found hanging helplessly from a tree, wrapped in fishing line, four rescue teams came together to save its life. The coordinated effort in Polk County shows how first responders protect all creatures in need.
Escambia County Fire Rescue celebrated its bravest heroes at its 2026 Medal Day, honoring firefighters who saved lives in dangerous waters and other emergencies. Two firefighters earned the department's highest courage awards for pulling drowning victims from the Gulf during hazardous conditions.