ABC11 decided to interview some real-life heroes in the Triangle.
These first responders shared their stories and what it means to make an impact in their communities every day.
911 Hero: Deputy Bubba Whitehurst in Orange County
Deputy Bubba Whitehurst said it's a pleasure to serve and enjoys the opportunity to be a first responder in Orange County.
WATCH : Deputy Bubba Whitehurst in Orange County: 911 Hero
911 Hero: Raleigh fire captain rescues kitten from storm drain
Raleigh Fire Captain Narron describes how he rescued a kitten from a storm drain. Now he's friends with the family and the kitten.
911 Heroes: Raleigh fire captain rescues kitten from storm drain
911 Hero: Call operator Kirby Jones of Durham
Durham County Crisis Call diversion Specialist Kirby Jones shares how he engaged with a distressed caller and gave that person hope to live.
911 Heroes: Call operator Kirby Jones of Durham
911 Heroes: Clayton police officers rescue man
Officers Anderson and Pistola retold a harrowing story about how they saved a man involved in a crash.
911 Heroes: Clayton police officers rescue man
911 Heroes: Cumberland County Deputies Furlan and Lowery
Cumberland County Sheriff Deputies Furlan and Lowery delivered a baby after a bad car crash that caused the mother to go into labor.
Cumberland County deputies rescue baby after bad crash
911 Heroes: Clayton Fire Department
Firefighters in Clayton jumped into action to save a dog who became trapped in a house engulfed in smoke.
Clayton firefighters rescue dog from house fire
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