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A foundation is honoring first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice by paying off mortgages for their families. On National First Responders Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation shared how they're turning tragedy into hope for those left behind.
T-Mobile and First Responders Children's Foundation are celebrating heroes who serve our communities with events at 25 stores nationwide and a Times Square ceremony hosted by Jon Stewart. The initiative includes $125,000 in funding for first responder families and mental health support.
Firehouse Subs just launched adorable plushies based on three real rescue dogs, with every penny of profit going to help first responders. The collection celebrates K-9 heroes who've saved lives across America, from disaster zones to fire safety classrooms.
When firefighters pulled an unconscious cat from a smoke-filled van, a quick-thinking deputy jumped into action with oxygen and compassion. Thanks to their teamwork, the feline made a full recovery and went home to its grateful owner.
Five years after a house explosion killed his wife and nearly took his own life, Mike Gramse returned to thank the first responders who rescued him with a $5,000 donation and an emotional story of survival.
A woman who lost her sister in a fatal pileup created a simple sticker that could save children's lives. The Roth ID Tag turns car seats into emergency ID bracelets when seconds count.
Dejah Woods made history in 2021 as DeLand's first African American female firefighter. Now the Orlando Magic's Hometown Hero program just gave her a night she'll never forget.
Swift water rescue teams spent two hours pulling two people to safety from a flooded storm drain in San Bernardino as heavy rain turned drainage channels into raging rivers. Both individuals made it out without injuries despite the dangerous conditions.
Firefighters and emergency responders turned school drop-off into a memorable safety lesson across Kearney, Nebraska. Elementary students got up-close looks at fire trucks and learned life-saving charging safety tips.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue pulled a trapped hawk to safety during heavy rainfall, giving the bird a second chance at flight. The quick-thinking rescue shows how first responders help all creatures in need.
When a cyclist became pinned under an overturned vehicle in Columbia, firefighters arrived in six minutes and executed a perfect rescue. Their quick thinking and skill saved a life on a Saturday night that could have ended in tragedy.
Oklahoma City firefighters are sharpening their rescue skills after responding to more than 700 vehicle accidents in just one month. The department partnered with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for hands-on training to help crews save lives when seconds matter most.