Air Interdiction Agent Mark Thomas on flying rescue missions during Hurricane Harvey
Air Interdiction Agent Mark Thomas discusses his experiences flying rescue missions in a Blackhawk helicopter during Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
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A weekly podcast hosted by broadcaster Mark Ericson telling the true life stories of our first responders. First Heroes features in-depth coverage of events from around America told by EMT's, Police officers, fireman and the reporters who cover them.
When you are called to war, everything changes
Sargeant Lisa Crutch of the United States Army was always drawn towards the Military. At the age of 30, she enlisted, and years later received orders ...
First responders as a community of impact
Host Mark Ericson sits down with Chief of Police in Hampton, New Hampsire, Richard Sawyer. Hampton, New Hampshire is famous for being a tourist attrac...
How one overdose survivor thanks first responders
Ryan Fowler is a 3 time over-dose survivor. Now, in recovery, and thru his work, he talks with firefighters and other first responders about his story...
K-9's in the line of duty
First responders aren't always human. Police K-9's have a valuable role in our communities as first responders. Mark Ericson talks with one organizati...
One call can change everything: Sergeant David James lives to tell his story
Being a first responder comes with lots of unknowns. The life of a first responder can change dramatically and quickly when called to the line of duty...
My path to the land of Sobriety: Officer Patrick Cullinan's personal journey
First responders experience many trafic circumstances throughout their careers. As a result, many organizations work to create a space for first respo...
Project S.A.V.E: A 7 year old saved from cardiac arrest
Host Mark Ericson talk with Richard Lamphier about Project S.A.V.E, a division of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. It's thru their program, and t...
Todd McAllister: Maintaining balance as a long time first responder
Todd McAllister began his career as a first responder and transitioned to the sherrif's department after being inspired by his twin brother. The chall...
Scott Benjamin: Firefighters perform many levels of rescue
Columbus firefighter Scott Benjamin shares his experience about a recent rescue at a nearly frozen pond. Being a first responder means being ready whe...