They are hope in the darkness, the hand that reaches through flames for yours, that bravely stands between you and evil, that puts your safety ahead of theirs or pushes another breath into your lungs when the last one has touched your lips — they are The Night Watch.

The Night Watch is a gripping 12-part documentary series recognising the “everynight” heroes doing the exceptional.

They are the extraordinary Australians who shine brightest at night, the brave women and men of the emergency services, our superheroes. These are their stories ... in their own words.

Go behind the scenes at several of Australia’s most dramatic, horrifying, heartbreaking, frightening, shocking and infamous events. The stories of some of those who were there have been untold … until now.

To all of the members of the The Night Watch, we salute you.