Photos: Some Reasons To Appreciate Pinellas First-Responders

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL -- Their mission may be to serve and protect, but Pinellas County deputies, police officers and firefighters do a lot more than catch bad guys, put out fires, rescue accident victims and investigate crimes.

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, remember to thank the men and women who put their lives on the line every day.

Here are some feel-good stories and a gallery of photos from throughout the year that demonstrate how Pinellas County's first-responders go beyond the call of duty.

Help Is On The Way: Tampa Bay First-Responders Head To Panhandle

Puppy Badly Burned In House Fire To Be Sworn In As Fire Dog

Just In Time For Easter, Endangered Ducklings Rescued From Drain

Cat Stuck In Bathtub Drain Rescued By St. Pete Firefighters

Clearwater Police Hog Hoagie For Heroes Challenge

'She Had Nobody' Until Clearwater Police Recruits Showed Up

Clearwater Fire Crews Help Rescue Stranded Pygmy Killer Whales

Year After Irma Hit, Police Heroes Visit Clearwater Grandmother

Police Chief, Councilwoman Walk Streets To Ease Crime Concerns

St. Pete Police Walk Neighborhood To Promote 'Not My Son'

Pinellas Deputy Reunites Stolen Pup With Dunedin Owner

Off-Duty Tarpon Springs Cops Help Nab 5 Accused Auto Burglars

Police Find Stolen Krispy Kreme Van, Get Doughnuts As Reward

Heart-Warming Photos: St. Pete SWAT Team Runs Special Mission

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