<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Firstresponder on Madly Odd</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/tags/firstresponder/</link><description>Recent content in Firstresponder on Madly Odd</description><generator>Hugo -- gohugo.io</generator><language>en</language><copyright>© 2026 Madly Odd</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:41:55 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://madlyodd.com/tags/firstresponder/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Young Local Hero Offers Free Lawn Mowing Service for First Responders</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/young-local-hero-offers-free-lawn-mowing-service-for-first-responders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:41:55 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/young-local-hero-offers-free-lawn-mowing-service-for-first-responders/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;12-year-old Alex Lattergrass has taken it upon himself to show appreciation for the everyday heroes in his city. Through the 50-Yard Challenge, he's not only mowing lawns but sowing seeds of goodwill and gratitude.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Surprise Military Homecoming Brings out the Tears at School</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/surprise-military-homecoming-brings-out-the-tears-at-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:38:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/surprise-military-homecoming-brings-out-the-tears-at-school/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you or a loved one serve in the US military, you know that work can mean long stints away from family. Boatswain's Mate First Class Jonathan Hill had been overseas for 365 days.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Police Officer Receives an Unbelievable Surprise From the Students He's Helped</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/police-officer-receives-an-unbelievable-surprise-from-the-students-hes-helped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:10:54 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/police-officer-receives-an-unbelievable-surprise-from-the-students-hes-helped/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Officer Mitch was stunned when he got gifts and cheers from the students of Heritage High School in Brentwood, California. The students wanted to show their appreciation for all his hard work.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Teary-Eyed Police Officer Gets Emotional After Talk With Vietnam Veteran</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/police-officer-with-vietnam-veteran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:03:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/police-officer-with-vietnam-veteran/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The video begins as Officer Darrell Ross pulls up to a traffic stop, assisting fellow Officer Snyder. "There's not going to be any drugs in the car, is there?" Ross asks the driver. He says no, but the officers discover meth and drug paraphernalia in the jacket of his passenger (an older gentleman).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>School Police Officer Says Goodbye on His Last Day With Amazing Dance Performance</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/school-police-officer-says-goodbye-on-his-last-day-with-amazing-dance-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/school-police-officer-says-goodbye-on-his-last-day-with-amazing-dance-performance/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There are many beloved school staff through the elementary to high school years. Teachers have an incredible impact on their students, but so does the support staff. In this heartwarming story, a school police officer has one of the best last-day send-offs anyone could hope for.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Doorbell Camera Captures Ups Driver Collapsing From the Heat</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/doorbell-camera-captures-ups-driver-collapsing-from-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:42:51 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/doorbell-camera-captures-ups-driver-collapsing-from-the-heat/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;America seems like it is getting hotter than ever. Temperatures are soaring around the country, and delivery drivers have a new concern. 'Inside Edition' received doorbell camera footage of a UPS driver collapsing from the heat while making a delivery.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Good Samaritan Gives Cop a Lift During Breathtaking Foot Chase</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/good-samaritan-gives-cop-a-lift-during-breathtaking-foot-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:51:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/good-samaritan-gives-cop-a-lift-during-breathtaking-foot-chase/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Being a cop in North Texas is not easy. When the heat rises, it can be tough to pursue suspects in such sweltering weather.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="A police officer runs down a suburban street, with a person filming from the ground." class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-166792" height="630" src="https://madlyodd.com/media/POST21916/police-officer-runs-down-madlyodd-POST21916.webp" width="1200"/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Cop Unfairly Reported as 'Abusive' After He Told Animal Abuser to Wait in Hot Car</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/cop-unfairly-reported-as-abusive-after-he-told-animal-abuser-to-wait-in-hot-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 06:19:26 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/cop-unfairly-reported-as-abusive-after-he-told-animal-abuser-to-wait-in-hot-car/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shelly Nicholas filed a dishonest report against a cop who wrote her a ticket for leaving her dog in a car without ventilation on a hot day. The temperature was 90 degrees Fahrenheit.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>First Responders Rescue Husky &amp; Her Pups From a Burning House</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/first-responders-rescue-husky-her-pups-from-a-burning-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:44:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/first-responders-rescue-husky-her-pups-from-a-burning-house/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recently, a house was engulfed in flames in Glendale, Arizona. The firefighters could hear a dog barking and a high-pitched squeal coming from inside the nearby garage of the burning house.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Twin Girls Think Military Father Will Miss Father-Daughter Dance Until He Appears</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/twin-girls-think-military-father-will-miss-father-daughter-dance-until-he-appears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:14:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/twin-girls-think-military-father-will-miss-father-daughter-dance-until-he-appears/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Every day, military parents sacrifice time with their children. These moments are irreplaceable, and one dad knows just how much it means to his daughters. For years, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer James Ring never missed the ‘Father-daughter dance.’&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Very Brave 5-Year-Old Becomes Honorary Firefighter for Saving Mom's Life</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/very-brave-5-year-old-becomes-honorary-firefighter-for-saving-moms-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:23:47 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/very-brave-5-year-old-becomes-honorary-firefighter-for-saving-moms-life/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Little Salvatore Cicalese had never been taught how to dial 911 or who to call for help in an emergency, but his natural instincts saved his mom’s life one night.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Navy Seal Gives Senior K9 Partner Heart-Tugging Final Farewell</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/navy-seal-gives-senior-k9-partner-heart-tugging-final-farewell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:47:40 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/navy-seal-gives-senior-k9-partner-heart-tugging-final-farewell/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The founder of Trikos International, Mike Ritland, recently shared a post on his social media account. 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A day celebrating first responders, the heroic men, and women who helped the community by taking immediate action during an emergency situation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Cops Lip-Sync to Harry Belafonte's 'Banana Boat' in Hilarious Video</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/cops-lip-sync-to-harry-belafontes-banana-boat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:14:44 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/cops-lip-sync-to-harry-belafontes-banana-boat/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There is no better way to break up the workday than with song and dance. The Overland Park police department took this order to heart with a lip sync challenge that took the internet storm.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>'Weight of the Badge' by George Strait Is Dedicated to First Responders</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/weight-of-the-badge-by-george-strait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:13:36 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/weight-of-the-badge-by-george-strait/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;George Strait paid tribute to first responders with his music video of ‘The Weight of The Badge.’ The video showcases interviews with several first responders and what the badge means to them.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Marine Corps Recruits at Boot Camp Go Through Hell, Return as Heroes</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/marine-corps-recruits-at-boot-camp-go-through-hell-return-as-heroes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:32:56 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/marine-corps-recruits-at-boot-camp-go-through-hell-return-as-heroes/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A short documentary entitled 'What New Marine Corps Recruits Go Through in Boot Camp' details the laborious process of becoming a United States Marine.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Two locations turn recruits into Marines: the Recruit Training Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina, and the Recruit Training Depot in San Diego, California. Where you go depends specifically on where you enlist.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Before They Graduate, Soldiers Jump out of a Plane With a Parachute They Pack Themselves</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/soldiers-jump-out-of-a-plane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:11:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/soldiers-jump-out-of-a-plane/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Before graduating, about 15,000 students perform five jumps from a live aircraft at the United States Army's Airborne School. Each depends on the chute to land safely on the ground.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>An Incredible Day in the Life of an Army Paratrooper at Airborne School</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/life-of-an-army-paratrooper/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:09:50 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/life-of-an-army-paratrooper/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;An airborne student crash-landed on a humvee. There was a great shock, as she was feared to have sustained some severe injury. What transpired at that moment of her landing is a story to tell.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>The Heroic Boaters Who Saved Thousands of Lives on 9/11</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/the-heroic-boaters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:38:57 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/the-heroic-boaters/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 9/11 terror attacks were a time of distress and uncertainty in American history. Tom Hanks narrates one such epic untold story about the 9/11 Boatlift of people from the seawalls and shores of Lower Manhattan. When the towers came down, many people ran to the edge of Manhattan only to realize that Manhattan was indeed an island and that they were stuck.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>What New Cadets Go Through on Their First Day at West Point Will Shock You</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/what-new-cadets-go-through-on-their-first-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:46:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/what-new-cadets-go-through-on-their-first-day/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The United States Military academy is also called the West Point, “The point," or "Army West Point." It is located in West Point, New York, and is a federal service academy.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Heroic Police Officer Helps Woman Who Is Stuck Under a Car</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/heroic-police-officer-helps-woman-who-is-stuck-under-a-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:54:28 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/heroic-police-officer-helps-woman-who-is-stuck-under-a-car/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John Holt receives a call about an overturned vehicle and he responds as quickly as he can. He arrives at the scene of the accident to find a car that was flipped over.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>The Silent Drill Platoon Makes You Feel so Proud</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/the-silent-drill-platoon-makes-you-feel-so-proud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 07:01:10 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/the-silent-drill-platoon-makes-you-feel-so-proud/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can hear a pin drop as The Silent Drill Platoon performs a halftime show at an NFL game.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The precise timing of military drills are always impressive to witness. What makes The Silent Drill Platoon so extraordinary is that the entire routine is done in complete silence.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Military Tradition Ensures Fallen Heroes Aren't Forgotten</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/military-tradition-ensures-fallen-heroes-arent-forgotten/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 00:24:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/military-tradition-ensures-fallen-heroes-arent-forgotten/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When it's time for a guard change at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the ceremony will leave you speechless.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as the "Old Guard", has been protecting the tomb of the Unknown Soldier since 1948. This captivating guard inspection is part of that tradition.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Try Not to Laugh: Usaf Honor Guard Tries Rubber Chicken Test</title><link>https://madlyodd.com/try-not-to-laugh-usaf-honor-guard-tries-rubber-chicken-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:32:11 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://madlyodd.com/try-not-to-laugh-usaf-honor-guard-tries-rubber-chicken-test/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The rubber chicken test is a challenge in and of itself, particularly for jolly people. Will the USAF guards be able to pull it off?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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