Meet the 911 heroes in the Triangle dedicated to protecting and serving their community

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Meet the first responders dedicated to serving the Triangle community
ABC11 is proud to honor those who dedicate their lives to protect and serve in our community.Deputy Bubba Whitehurst says it's a pleasure to serve and enjoys the opportunity to be a first responder in Orange County.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The hit ABC television series 9-1-1 premiered its new season on ABC. The show starring Angela Bassett will air on Thursday nights on ABC11.

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.

Raleigh Fire Captain describes how he helped a family get their beloved pet back to safety.

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 call operator Kirby Jones retells a dramatic story about helping a person avoid suicide.

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.

Officers Anderson and Pistola retell a harrowing story about how they saved a man involved in a crash.

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 Sheriff Deputies Furlan and Lowery delivered a baby after a bad car crash that caused the mother to go into labor.

911 Heroes: Clayton Fire Department

Firefighters in Clayton jumped into action to save a dog who became trapped in a house engulfed in smoke.

Firefighters in Clayton jumped into action to save a dog who became trapped in a house engulfed in smoke.

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