The Oscars wasn't just about the best in Hollywood. The ceremony paused to pay special tribute to first responders and firefighters who battled the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires. Several members of the Los Angeles Fire Department received a rousing standing ovation from the star-studded crowd when they came out on stage about midway through the ceremony.

Conan O'Brien brought out a group of firefighters from across greater L.A. to tell jokes too hot for him to tell. After all, who could boo our heroes?

Host Conan O’Brien brought a rare gravity to his opening monologue — and then, the city's firefighters onto the stage to read some one-liners.