Law Enforcement, Fire and Health Care Workers Honored at Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner

IRVINE, CA (September 13, 2023) — Nearly 200 community and business leaders gathered at the 2023 First Responders Dinner hosted by Orange County Business Council on September 12th. The inaugural event in Anaheim recognized nine first responder organizations in law enforcement, fire and health care that protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. Their commitment makes it possible for Orange County to be an economic leader in the state and the nation’s sixth largest county. Presenters also acknowledged the 22nd anniversary of 9-11 and the recent response to the shooting at Cook’s Corner in Trabuco Canyon.

2023 honoree organizations and their stories below:

Be Well Orange County—Samantha Cabrera, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Garden Grove HOPE Team

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