Behind the Badge
First responder couple has a passion for helping others together
0Being married to a first responder is tough — especially when both spouses work as first responders and juggle a career, marriage, family, and a personal life. For Anaheim Fire & Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Jason Helms and Anaheim Police Department Dispatcher Jillian Helms, working as first responders has an advantage. “In this profession it helps having someone, especially your wife, understand exactly what these emergency calls mean and what the calls are,” Jason said. Jason has worked for Anaheim Fire & Rescue since 2013 and Jillian has been with the Anaheim Police Department since 2014. The couple has grown their…
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