Oct 27, 2023

Regional Communications Director Jim McIntyre is joined by Mike Parks, CEO of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio, Emily Probst, Regional Disaster Officer, and Rebecca Siedler, a Red Cross volunteer as they discuss a number of disaster responses that took place in the region and across the country in 2023.

Jun 13, 2023

Petty Officer Nathaniel Howard, a Boatswain's Mate Second Class based at the United States Coast Guard Station Cleveland Harbor was off-duty and out to dinner with his girlfriend (soon-to-be fiance') when he was unexpectedly pressed into action.  He rescued a wife and husband who were floating helplessly in the...

Jun 1, 2023

Several people were honored with 2023 American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio Hero Awards, after pulling people out of their burning homes.  Amazon driver John Davis, Ubert East driver Christopher Baldwin, Euclid police officers Trevor Thomas and George Harper, and several members of the Cleveland Rams semi-pro football...

May 23, 2023

Two Toledo firefighters - both athletes - were pressed into service at separate times in 2022 to save a life.  Jim Schule is a lieutenant and a hockey player on a 50-and-over league, and helped save the life of a fellow hockey player.  Firefighter Miles Copleland plays semi-pro basketball and helped save  the life of a...

Apr 25, 2023

Johna Rushlow and Kim Murray were not on duty, but were at home, enjoying a mild December evening when their flight attendant training kicked-in, as they rescued a neighbor from his burning home.  As a result, the neighbor is alive and well, and Johna and Kim are recipients of Acts of Courage Awards from the...