‘Hearts Of Heroes,’ Celebrating First Responders, Launches Fourth Season July 2 On ABC Stations

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), an independent producer and distributor of original programming, today announced the launch of the fourth season of Hearts of Heroes, the award-winning program showcasing the heroic work of first responders in the aftermath of manmade and natural disasters. The program airs on ABC stations as part of “Weekend Adventure,” an educational/informational programming block airing Saturday mornings in most markets.

The new season debuts July 2 — heading into what NOAA predicts will be another active hurricane season — nationwide across ABC owned and affiliated television stations, where the show consistently has drawn more than 800,000 total weekly viewers in its weekend timeslot. Hearts of Heroes is co-produced by HMPG along with series sponsor Belfor Property Restoration, a property restoration and disaster recovery services company.

Hearts of Heroes is hosted by Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for Good Morning America and ABC News; Belfor CEO Sheldon Yellen serves as the show’s expert on safety, disaster recovery and other topics. In its initial three seasons the show has featured 139 first-responder organizations and earned 17 Telly Awards, a Parent’s Choice Award and a Daytime Emmy nomination. Hearts of Heroes captures the stories of individuals — survivors as well as first-responders and rescuers including police officers, firefighters, EMT professionals and military members — who have crossed paths with perilous natural and man-made conditions.

“Thanks to the loyal support of Belfor and powerful stories delivered weekly by the production team and the show’s heroic guests, Hearts of Heroes gives audiences an engaging and productive lens into disaster and weather preparedness,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information.

“It’s an honor and privilege to be able to help shine the spotlight on heroic first responders who give their all 24/7/365 for the safety of our communities,” said Sheldon Yellen, CEO of Belfor Property Restoration. “We are proud to share incredible stories with our viewers in hopes of inspiring them too, to become heroes.”