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'Fire Country.' More First Responder Shows Thank Those Fighting L.A. Fires
Fire Country, 9-1-1 and more shows have publicly thanked firefighters and first responders who are still fighting the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.
CBS released a PSA on Thursday, January 16, that featured cast members from shows such as Fire Country, The Neighborhood, Ghosts, Poppa’s House, NCIS and Elsbeth rallying for donations to support residents affected by the tragedy.
Fire Country’s Max Thieriot, Stephanie Arcila, Jules Latimer, Kevin Alejandro, Billy Burke and Diane Farr thanked responders and encouraged donations to the Red Cross.
“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the firefighters and first responders who are risking their lives and tirelessly battling the wildfires in southern California,” Thieriot, 36, said in the video. “You are true heroes.”
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Amid the rapidly changing natural disaster, CBS pulled a Fire Country rerun that was to air January 10. The hit series follows inmate Bode (Thieriot) as he gets a chance to shorten his prison sentence by volunteering for the California Conservation Camp Program. Bode gets assigned to his hometown, where he reconnects with his family and former friends and continues to make attempts to redeem himself.
Wildfires broke out in the Pacific Palisades on January 7 and quickly spread throughout other parts of Los Angeles. Many celebrities who live in the area have offered updates about losing their homes and personal belongings.
Thieriot, 36, who is the lead and executive producer on the project, previously spoke to Us Weekly about his experience growing up in real fire country.
“That’s probably the biggest thing that I’m always trying to do better. I have a lot of friends that do this job and so it’s always important to me to portray it in the best way possible. Obviously this is still a fictional story but that doesn’t fall short on me,” he explained in May 2024. “Obviously the bigger the world gets, the more my focus is sort of spread out across a lot of things. But it’s all about having trust in the whole team. And trusting that when everybody pitches their ideas and we all come together that we’re gonna find the best one for the series.”
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Thieriot also highlighted some important causes such as the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which provides immediate and long term assistance to fallen and injured firefighters and their families.
“Obviously, we have a big platform where we can reach a lot of people. I took a little bit of a poll from a bunch of wildland firefighters that I know. I got back the same feedback from a lot of these people who are boots on the ground firefighters and they said this was an organization that really represented the community well and were really trying to make a difference for them,” he told Us in October 2024. “Wildland firefighters — especially on the government side — really have been underpaid at a time where we really need the resources to fight these fires and need to have firefighters out there willing to make these sacrifices.”
He concluded: “There’s been a lot of people recently who have been reflecting on the job and the toll that it takes. They are asking, ‘Is this worth it for me to be doing this when I could basically make more money doing almost anything and my life is at risk?’ Those people just need to feel supported and their families need to feel supported. The money goes to help firefighters who are injured. It goes to help their families when they lose family members in the line of duty. To me, it just felt like a really important cause.”
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In addition to Fire Country‘s attempts to raise awareness, ABC’s 9-1-1 issued a statement on social media about how the show “is honored to tell stories about the courage of real-life first responders. We thank them for their bravery fighting the L.A. wildfires and are proud to support their efforts through Disney’s $15 million donation for immediate response and rebuilding efforts, which includes support of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, among other organizations.”
Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.
Meredith Gaudreau Got a Tattoo Using the Ashes of Her Late Husband Johnny
Meredith Gaudreau found a poignant way to keep her late husband’s legacy alive permanently.
Following the death of Meredith’s husband, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, in August 2024, she recently received tattoos to commemorate Johnny using his ashes in the ink.
“A month ago, a client reached out to me for a cremation tattoo,” tattoo artist Tay Nicole Clinch shared via Instagram on Wednesday, January 15. “I’d never done one and was transparent about that but she chose to stick with me anyway. Shortly after, she let me in on her story and It’s safe to say I got pretty emotional when I’d come to realize this was a story I had already knew of and was brought to tears over in the past.”
Johnny and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, on August 29, 2024. Johnny was 31 years old, Matthew was 29.
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Clinch continued, “With some factors involved, this isn’t something I’d do but given the circumstances, I made an exception. Safety was prioritized. A medical professional was consulted and gave clearance, ensuring this decision was made with care and informed guidance.”
Meredith had the ford “Forever” tattooed on the inside of one of her fingers and the names of her two children — daughter Noa, 2, and son Johnny, 22 months — on her forearm.
“So, with his ashes in the ink, this tattoo became an additional way to carry his presence with her alongside their babies— thank you for trusting me with something so special and letting me play a small role in your healing journey,” Clinch wrote.
Clinch explained she waited a month to post about the tattoos because she “wanted Meredith to have some private time with these while they healed and they’ve healed well without any unusual side effects.”
Meredith expressed her gratitude in the comments section of Clinch’s post, writing, “Obsessed with them. Perfectly done by the best and coolest girl.”
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The tattoo artist hinted that there might be more ink in Meredith’s future, commenting, “So excited for the other ideas.”
At a memorial service for Johnny and Matthew in September 2024, Meredith revealed she was nine weeks pregnant with the couple’s third baby.
“We’re actually a family of five,” Meredith said during her eulogy. “I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John was beaming and so excited.”
Meredith added, “I was so nervous because this was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car. After the initial excitement sank in, every time he looked at me, he would say, ‘You’re nuts, you know that? Three kids?’”
This Affordable 12-Week Health Plan Has Reviewers Saying They Are Loosing Their ‘Menopause Belly’
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Reverse Health makes it easy to achieve your goals. Unlike other diet plans and lifestyle changes, this weight loss program offers tailored meal plans and other tools that will actually help you shed unwanted weight. It’s also the first women-only weight loss program designed for those 40 and older, and for those 12 weeks, you’ll be addressing your health in a way that other programs fail to understand.
Developed by nutrition expert Matt and mindset coach Monika, Reverse Health was birthed after 10 years of research — so you know it’s not just a quick fix. Not only does this plan help you reach your goals, but it also helps with long-term weight management, providing priceless advice that will allow you to age in a healthier way.
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Here’s what shoppers are saying about their results and the app itself.
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Many have noted that while other plans haven’t worked for them, Reverse Health is totally different.
“I’ve done every weight loss program known to women and this is the first one that delivered,” someone explained. “I am eating way more protein than I ever have (I blame my long fingers). Seriously, up your protein and quit worrying about how many calories you took in today.”
Give the app a try for yourself while it’s 50% off. Who knows? By summer you’ll probably be grateful you started when you did!
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