TodayHometown Heroes
First responders
Rescues, medical saves, and kindness from firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and search-and-rescue teams. Each story is checked and linked to the original report.
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First responders in Arizona. Each card links to the original report.
HeroesJoe Fennel received a Tucson Fire Citizen Award after he called 911 during his mother's seizure and stayed on the line while keeping his little brother calm.
Verified · KVOA
HeroesFloodwater took his supplies near Sheeps Bridge. He got one message out before his phone died, and a Yavapai County crew found him exhausted and in good health.
Verified · Arizona's Family
AnimalsThe Phoenix-based Fetch Foundation sends fire departments free kits with pet oxygen masks, burn supplies, and critter bags. Phoenix crews used them after a house fire this week.
Verified · KJZZ
HeroesAfter scammers took a DoorDash driver's paycheck the day before his daughter turned 2, Officers Alessandro Figuccio and Tanner Schnieder bought clothes, toys, and a pink bike and brought them back.
Verified · AZFamily (KTVK/KPHO)Five true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.