Firefighters are one of the most heroic jobs a person can undertake.
From risking their lives to others, to braving the harsh realities of going into battle with the elements, the constant risk to your life is never-ending.
So when two firefighters Paul Barb and Tim Young spent all night putting out a blaze in New Jersey, they decided they deserved a cup of coffee the next morning.
Stopping into their local café, their waitress Liz Woodward served them breakfast.
It was only when they asked for the bill did they realise that Liz had overheard their conversation about the previous night’s events, and had already covered their breakfast as a thank you:
According to Newsner, Paul and Tim were overwhelmed by the gesture, with Tim posting to Facebook:
“Such a selfless and kind act. I definitely urge my friends to make a trip out and support the business, and if Liz happens to be your waitress, tip big.”
The story of kindness doesn’t end there, with the firefighters later learning that Liz was actually fundraising herself to make her home wheelchair accessible after her father suffered a brain aneurysm.
Her father is a quadriplegic who has been paralysed for five years.
Returning to Facebook, the firemen wrote:
“Turns out, the young lady who gave us a free meal is really the one that could use the help.”
Numerous anonymous donations poured in and Liz has now incredibly collected over USD $80,000, which will help her keep her father comfortable at home.
Thanking the firemen for their help, Liz said:
“All I did was pay for their breakfast. I didn’t expect anything more than a smile.”
