Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
27017 results for "off-duty first responder"
Fifteen first responders in Morris County, New Jersey, received recognition for five remarkable rescues in 2025, from pulling people from icy lake waters to disarming someone wielding a machete. The 200 Club of Morris County, a nonprofit supporting local first responders, celebrated their courage and quick thinking.
Australia's Capital Territory just became the first jurisdiction to completely eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, regardless of income or property value. Starting July 2026, the change could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
First responders in Carbon County, Utah are learning specialized rescue skills for farm emergencies, protecting both victims and rescuers from dangerous equipment. The free training addresses a critical gap: farmers make up less than 2% of workers but face high accident rates.
Two South Brunswick police officers pulled an unconscious driver from a burning car seconds before it exploded, earning them valor awards alongside 64 other New Jersey first responders. The 200 Club of Middlesex County will honor these heroes for risking their lives to save others throughout 2025.
California firefighter Mike Morlan is leading a movement to help first responders reclaim the decade of life their profession typically costs them. His simple approach treats the body like the equipment firefighters already maintain daily.
A Jacksonville Beach brewery honors fallen firefighter Garrett Opper with a specialty beer that funds mental health support for first responders. The campaign has already raised thousands, with a local law firm matching donations dollar for dollar.
Ajman Bank just launched Talahom, a free banking program offering zero-fee financing and cashback rewards to UAE frontline workers. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders now get special benefits to ease their financial stress.
First responders across Southeast Texas are getting ahead of the electric vehicle wave with specialized training from Tesla. The proactive approach ensures crews know exactly how to handle EV accidents before they happen.
When rain canceled their Memorial Day picnic, Washington County veterans didn't waste the food. Instead, they cooked fresh meals and hand-delivered them to every first responder working the holiday.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
When rain canceled their Memorial Day picnic, Washington County veterans pivoted to honor those working the holiday instead. Three veteran organizations teamed up to prepare and hand-deliver hot meals to every fire and police department in the area.
When tragedy strikes in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, volunteer chaplains provide comfort to grieving families while supporting the officers and firefighters who witness crisis daily. This 30-year program shows how community leaders ease trauma for everyone touched by emergency calls.
Nearly 50 volunteers in DuPage County spent MLK Day assembling thousands of care packages for homeless veterans and first responders. The nonprofit Support Over Stigma organized the community event to honor Dr. King's legacy of service.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy Hudson River waters near Beacon, New York, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the water and brought the struggling person safely to shore.
A Kentucky cancer center just became the first in America to test a promising new immunotherapy that helps the body fight aggressive lung cancer. The experimental drug showed no side effects in its first patient, offering fresh hope for people whose cancers stopped responding to other treatments.
After spending 81 days in the hospital with catastrophic injuries from being run over by his own patrol vehicle, State Trooper Curtis Putz is now back to full duty and inspiring other trauma survivors. His message to patients facing their own difficult recoveries: there is always hope.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Archbishop Sarah Mullally to the Vatican on Monday, marking the first time a woman has led Anglican Christians in a papal meeting. The historic encounter comes 60 years after the first formal unity statement between the two churches.
A mom captured the magical moment her son opened his first paycheck from McDonald's and discovered he'd earned $283. His unfiltered excitement reminds us why that first taste of financial independence feels so special.
Emergency workers in Lagos are now training for life-threatening accidents using VR headsets instead of risking real dangers. Over 300 first responders have practiced saving lives on a virtual version of the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.
Spencer Jones hit his first Major League home run with his mom watching on Mother's Day, delivering a 106.4 mph single that scored a run. After struggling with strikeouts in his first weekend, the Yankees prospect made sure his family's trip to Milwaukee ended with a moment they'll never forget.
Showing 20 of 27017