This week's Community Hero hails from Limestone, Tennessee. Eric Hyder is a lieutenant for the Johnson City Fire Department.
His wife, Brenda, tells us: as a 36-year veteran firefighter working 24 hour shifts, Eric's missed birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays while working to save lives and property... it's what he feels called to do.
Personally, Eric also cares for his aging father.. and assists his aging aunt with house repairs and odd jobs. Brenda says he lends-a-hand to his fellow firefighters, neighbors, and friends whenever they need him.
All these qualities make Johnson City firefighter, Eric Hyder, this week's Community Hero.