Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Ohio

July 20, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // OHIO – Helpful Heroes, the company that connects off-duty firefighters and EMTs with property owners seeking reliable help with home projects, is opening a new franchise location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The task-based company is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

The owner is Mendel Rosenblum. He began his career as an EMT in New York City before becoming a firefighter and paramedic. He serves with the Sharonville Fire Department in Ohio and runs CodeBlu Development, a software company. He is supported by his wife Shaina and a team of off-duty firefighters and EMTs. He is also a member of Hatzalah, a volunteer emergency medical services organization.

“As a first responder myself, the Helpful Heroes brand and their core mission immediately appealed to me,” said Mendel Rosenblum, owner of Helpful Heroes of Northeast Cincinnati. “I regularly work with a local senior resource officer whose job it is to look out for older residents. When I told him about the idea of bringing Helpful Heroes to Northeast Cincinnati, his response was immediate: this is a service people genuinely need across the community. We have already soft launched the business, and were blown away by the overwhelmingly positive response as customers realize the level of service, professionalism, and trust we provide. On a personal note, I look forward to building something my family can be proud of as a new father and something my community can count on for years to come.”

Since everyone has a to-do list at home, Helpful Heroes is here to help connect homeowners with a local firefighter or EMT for their next home project. With expertise and experience in countless disciplines, firefighters and EMTs are uniquely qualified to complete various household chores while leveraging their skillset during their time off. Common services include furniture moving, gutter cleaning, general handyman services, and more.

Dave Heimbuch, President of Helpful Heroes, is dedicated to upholding the brand’s professionalism and customer-first business model: “As a company that has always been dedicated to helping homeowners find reliable help with home projects, Helpful Heroes stands out because of our unique platform that connects homeowners with local firefighters and EMTs. The Helpful Heroes team can’t wait to see all the great work Mendel and his team will accomplish within their community.”

Helpful Heroes provides a platform that allows homeowners to hire a local firefighter or EMT for their next home project. After homeowners submit details about their project, they will receive an upfront estimate based on trends in their area before being connected with a local firefighter or EMT. To help streamline the process, all payments are made through the Helpful Heroes platform directly to the firefighter or EMT.

Helpful Heroes was founded in 2018 as Hidrent and provides an online platform that connects off-duty firefighters and EMTs with property owners seeking reliable help with home projects. Common services include furniture moving, gutter cleaning, light fixture installation, and more. All firefighters and EMTs undergo background checks to help ensure trustworthy service for homeowners.

SOURCE BELFOR Franchise Group