They went into burning houses to rescue residents and prevented an emotionally distressed person from falling into the Delaware River as she dangled from a bridge.
And they ran across from their firehouse and entered the fray as a pit bull viciously attacked two people.
Those were among the rescues the past few years that Trenton firefighters were honored for Thursday night at a ceremony at fire headquarters.
And Nick Candelori, a member of Engine Co. 1, was named Firefighter of the Year - a title bestowed upon him by his peers.
During he ceremony, two companies had to leave to answer a fire call, and returned a short time later to rejoin the ceremony. Mayor Eric Jackson spoke at the event.