When an emergency strikes, we are thankfully to know there are men and women who are there to help. First responders from every field pull together in the hopes of saving the lives of complete strangers. For those strangers, the worst day of their lives may not turn out as devastating as it could have been. But the moment everything changes. And even as a small bit of relief washes over everyone, it’s rarely caught on camera. Terrifying raging fires are extinguished, but an occasionally relieved smile can be seen if you’re lucky.

The incident occurred in Jacksonville, Florida after a blaze extinguished. Firefighters were informed that there was still a cat in the home! So Eng Shawn Fallon of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department entered the charred debris. Acting quickly, he was in search of the 4 legged family member, a sweet black feline.
Surprisingly, he actually found a wet and terrified house panther hiding under a couch!

Fallon abducted the frightened cat with ease. He carefully rushed him outside to give him air and drinks, as well as to assess his illnesses.

And they knew the cat was okay when Fallon looked at firefighters, family and spectators gathered with a radiant smile on their face.
When the future of a loved one is secure, a smile means more than anything.

That smile is life.

Although it may not be the most intense of the raging fires the crew respond to. It may be the most heartwarming.

Thank you so much to all the first responders across the globe that help initiate smiles such as these!