Random Act of Kindness

FD employees gift recliner to man with mobility challenges

Staff at the Gloucester Fire Department contributed their own money to pay for the recliner to help Jim Milone get up to his walker more easily

Honolulu Ethics Commission OKs gifts for first responders

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The commission, which normally has a "zero tolerance" policy on gifts for public officials, will allow some exceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here’s why underwater cutting tools are the next fire rescue “must-have”

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Hurst Jaws of Life

For water rescue operations, you’ll need tools that can withstand the water environment

Md. firefighters bring special visitors to nursing homes

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Frederick County firefighters collaborated with a local farm to cheer up nursing home residents during the pandemic

Mich. FFs deliver birthday wishes to homes amid COVID-19 lockdown

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Chelsea firefighters have gone to nearly 20 homes to help residents celebrate after their birthday plans were canceled due to the crisis

Calif. firefighters deliver groceries to residents confined by COVID-19

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Firefighters in Glendale, which has four cases, have stepped up to help residents who are isolating due to age or underlying health conditions

Fla. first responders buy groceries for woman struggling to pay medical bills

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First responders performed a welfare check after the woman told a healthcare worker she was unable to buy food after having surgery

Ohio FF-paramedics finish mowing lawn for owner taken to ER

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Medic 2 crew returned to the scene of an earlier medical call to finish up mowing for the owner

Former EMT pens letter to family of fallen firefighter

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After Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard died in a shooting last month, former EMT Chad Weston felt compelled to honor his memory in a tribute

Random Acts inspires new generation of firefighters

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Oakland nonprofit illustrates how simple actions can positively impact community and department members alike

Firefighters finish mowing yard of hospitalized patient

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Members of the Converse Fire Department finished mowing the yard of a resident who had fallen during the task

Firefighters pick up the tab to cover school lunch program's shortfall

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Firefighters donated $2,500 to the West Middlesex school board to give parents a chance to catch up on missed lunch payments

First responders double as babysitters on medical call

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A Harrisburg Fire Department crew stepped in to watch two boys after it was determined their parents needed to be transported to the hospital

$30,000 donation helps Calif. firefighters heal after wildfire

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Paradise firefighters accepted a $30,000 check from the American Punjabi Chamber of Commerce, which will go to outfitting a gym with fitness equipment

Fla. county honors fallen firefighters by renaming road

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Todd Aldridge and Mark Benge, who died 30 years ago, are the only firefighters in Orange County fire Rescue's history to have died in the line of duty