My bro was in the military for years, hes not my hero though, that may sound bad but its true. farmpony84 03-16-2012 01:30 PM In my opinion: The reason that a first responder such as a police officer, fireman, or an EMT would be called a hero is not because they put on a uniform and go to work or volunteer their time everyday but because they have made a solemn promise to the public and to themsel