With no emergency service background, she took a CPR class and changed the course of her personal history.
After three decades on Wall Street, he found a way to finally live his dream of making a difference as a volunteer firefighter.
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READ MOREThe front car was filled with smoke, flames and fuel fumes. Miraculously, Riley Dejong was unhurt and immediately started triage and life-saving aid.
READ MOREShe filled the void of her empty nest with the ultimate community service. Here's how she got involved.
READ MOREHe joined at 18 and the fire service is as exciting as it's ever been. Find out how volunteering shaped his life.
READ MOREJoel and Andrew Melamed were pleasure boating when a mayday call for assistance came over the marine radio. Father and son immediately drove to the scene and dove into the water.
READ MOREDespite intense fire and zero visibility, Firefighter of the Year Fred Kopf was not about to give up on finding and saving one young life.
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