The Veterans of Foreign Wars honored Roanoke Fire and EMS Captain Peter Matthiessen.

A Lynchburg firefighter who’s devoted his life to helping the community, now needs the community’s help.

Kenneth Isaacson knows all too well – that depending where you are and who you are, the holiday season doesn’t always feel so festive.

Being a teacher and a mentor in the medical field has earned Richard Knick hero recognition.

A dog is dead and a firefighter is in the hospital after a fire in Moneta.

But one Roanoke City firefighter was at the right place at the right time on a Sunday morning. Kenny Barton will receive the Firefighter hero award at the annual Celebration of Heroes breakfast. When the call for help comes in, Barton jumps in the fire truck and is ready to go. One Sunday morning in January at Lakeside Baptist Church, Barton walked in late to find someone sitting in his normal seat. It was like God orchestrated everything, so I was thankful for everything and how it happened,” Litton said.