BackStoppers

Ella Shffrey, daughter of Cedar Hill Fire Battalion Chief Marvin Shaffrey, recounts her memories of her father, the reality of grief and what her life looks like now. “My father was an amazing man, and the type of guy you wanted around. He was a hard-working, […]

 First Responders: Act Now, Save a Life Cardiac events remain one of the leading causes of death among first responders, making early detection critical. According to national fire service tracking data, cardiovascular events are the leading cause of on-duty firefighter deaths, accounting for nearly 50% of […]

The BackStoppers family is deeply saddened by the passing of Steve Holley. Steve was more than a steadfast supporter of our mission; he was a visionary leader whose dedication and commitment helped shape the extraordinary impact Guns 'N Hoses made on our organization. Steve was the […]

The legacy of Sgt. Jeffry Kowalski lives on as his daughter, Madison, recently held the Sgt. Jeffry Kowalski BackStoppers Benefit Dinner. The elegant evening was held at Sunset Country Club, and the all who gathered were there to honor and remember Sgt. Kowalski in support […]

Cardiac Wellness ProgramFor the first time in the history of our organization, we are embarking on a mission to save the lives of public safety officers by being proactive in preventing tragedy. One of the leading causes of first responder deaths is cardiac events. We […]

We are now assisting the family of Cpl. Torey Phelps. Cpl. Torey Phelps died in the line of duty on December 24, 2025, when he suffered a fatal heart attack at home following his shift during which he responded to multiple calls. Cpl. Phelps served with […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting Officer Lee Brousseau of the Pontoon Beach Police Department who was catastrophically injured in the line of duty; he suffered the loss of his right foot and lower right leg in 2026 as a result of injuries sustained in a […]

Kaleb Langsdorf, son of North County Police Officer Michael Langsdorf, EOW 6/23/19, has been making strides since he graduated in 2024. Kaleb earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Banking and Real Estate and a Masters of Science, Finance from Mizzou. He is currently […]

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to take this opportunity to recognize some of the women who make a difference to our organization. Officer Jackie Tabers serves as Family Friend. A BackStoppers Family Friend is a special person appointed to connect with the families […]

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to take this opportunity to recognize some of the women who make a difference to our organization. Barbara Brummet serves as Family Friend. She is the daughter of Chief (Ret.) Robert Dick, who began serving as a […]