VIDEO: Some first responders, who are used to 96-hour shifts and tasked with saving our homes during raging wildfires, got the experience of a lifetime Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the everyday heroes for batting practice.
Several hundred first responders were welcomed by the Dodgers organization as a show of appreciation for battling the recent wildfires in Southern California. Many of them spent long hours on the Hill and Woolsey fires.
"Today is about thanking them. Today is about bringing them joy," said Dodgers VP of external affairs Naomi Rodriguez.
Some rescuers said it was just the thing they needed.
"It's a great stress reliever. Yesterday I got off 72-hour shift. I'm off today then go back for another 96 hours," said LA City Firefighter Ryan Ramirez.
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and third baseman Justin Turner snapped photos and signed jerseys.
Firefighters said they've been overwhelmed by the support and gratitude they've received from the community, but this experience takes it to another level.