Fred Cunningham

When you’re facing an emergency, the first first responder you’ll encounter is a voice on the other end of the phone.

Tyler Upton took a pretty direct route to becoming a paramedic in Henderson County, but life nearly took him in a very different direction.

Dwight Easler wears two hats when it comes to helping people in Cherokee County.

This is First Responder Friday with the Honea Path Fire Department and the Honea Path Police Department.

This is First Responder Friday with Cherokee Creek Fire Department, Chesnee Fire Department and Chesnee Police Department.

This is First Responder Friday with the Clemson University Fire Department and Clemson University Police Department.

Greenville County Sheriff’s Investigator Jim Perry has come a long way since he started his law enforcement career more than a half-century ago.

Sergeant Makenzi Holmes with the Spartanburg Fire Department hasn’t always taken a direct path in her life, but she’s found success.

Brittany Roper is the Pickens Police Department Victim’s Advocate.

You’re probably very lucky if you ever get paid to work your dream job.