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Sometimes, when we’re at our lowest, we tend to forget that there are still so many good people out in the world. During the times when we hear bad news and lose hope, we are often surprised that there are people who are willing to help us out–even if it’s just to make you feel […]
In his book 100 Deadly Skills, Navy SEAL Clint Emerson explains how anyone, not just a SEAL, can survive drowning with just a little practice. “When it comes to self-preservation in water, the key to survival is breath control. With the lungs full of air, the human body is buoyant – so deep breaths and […]
Everybody knows “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The anthem represents the United States of America and says a lot about the freedom and bravery of its people. But, besides its patriotic impact, there is another reason why this beloved song is also very famous. Because it is so tough to sing! Come to think of it, this […]
On a cold January night in Manchester, New Hampshire, a young boy named Tegan McCall was standing in the doorway of his apartment, watching as firefighters moved through the halls in their big, bulky uniforms. Tegan has cerebral palsy and doesn’t speak, yet he still caught the eye of Lt. Mike Rheault. Lt. Rheault says […]
A photograph of three exhausted firefighters has been shared across social media, with people praising the men for their “selfless” act. The worn-out firefighters were pictured covered in ash after battling bushfires in Tasmania. More than 191,000 hectares have been destroyed across the state. The picture was shared to Facebook by The Wolfe Brothers and […]
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: After Hannah Summers said on Twitter that her daughter Esme didn’t think girls could be firefighters, first responders replied with encouraging messages. A mother’s tweet about her young daughter’s belief that she could not become a firefighter prompted female firefighters around the world to let her know she can be one too. […]
Last night, Verizon launched a Super Bowl ad campaign honoring first responders, months after a scandal over throttling firefighters during a wildfire crisis in California. The ad includes interviews with first responders and ends with a message from Verizon: “First responders answer the call. Our job is to make sure they can get it.” The […]
One spark was all it took – The Black Forest Fire in Colorado in June 2013 is considered the most catastrophic fire in Colorado’s history. In the middle of this deadly blaze, this firefighter in Colorado Springs, CO rescues a little fawn that has been separated from its mother. Still possibly in shock, the little […]
When music comes on, can you not help yourself from dancing along to it or are you afraid you’ve got two left feet? For most of us, it’s a choice based on preference, but for one little girl in California it’s a choice she’d love to be able to make. Finley Smallwood was born premature […]