9-1-1 Heroes
Recognizing Heroes Behind the Headset
2026 9-1-1 Heroes
Life-Saving
These heroes gave instructions or took actions that resulted in saving a life!
Using Resources
These heroes used their resources to locate a caller with an emergency!
Above and Beyond
These heroes went above and beyond to help a caller with their situation!
Outside the Box
These heroes "thought outside the box" to get the job done!
9-1-1 Heroes
Hero:
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Regional Emergency Dispatch, OR
Rebecca answered a call from a woman in cardiac arrest; her quick action and instructions helped responders find and save the woman.
Rebecca Oakes
Merced CHP, CA
Kelly recognized that a caller was the victim of human trafficking and was able to send units to rescue the victim.
Kelly Ellison
Holbrook Regional ECC, MA
Sophia gave CPR instructions to family members of an unresponsive 4-year-old, saving the child's life.
Sophia Zervos
Northampton County 9-1-1, PA
Kelly used her calm demeanor to convince an elderly man with dementia to put down his weapon and follow commands.
