During the holidays, it’s easy to fall into a gift-shopping, gift-giving frenzy. But it’s also a time when we see firefighters giving back to their community.
In this Trending Topics, we look at instances where firefighters helped out in a small way that made such a big difference.
Whether it be granting a dying patient’s last wish or finding a couple’s wedding rings after their house burned down, no act of kindness goes unnoticed.
Check them out and add your thoughts below.
 | Cal Fire crews leave family note after fire destroys home The note read: “Sorry about your home. It was already on fire when we showed up. We moved your trucks to the other side of the road. Thanks for leaving the keys.” |
 | Firefighters, EMTs grant dying hospice patient’s last wish Ed, who had been a forest ranger with a passion for the outdoors, wanted to be among nature one last time; the fire department made sure he was safe on his journey. |
 | Firefighters mow lawn for grieving widow They responded to the 911 call when her husband had a heart attack while cutting the grass; they came back to finish the job. |
 | Firefighters find wedding rings in burned down house The rings were the only things the homeowner was able to salvage from her burned down house. |
 | Firefighters bring holiday cheer to injured man A man fell off his roof while putting up Christmas lights and firefighters grabbed a ladder and finished the job he had started. |