'Always Helping Out The Town': Oak Forest Hero

OAK FOREST, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Kurt DeGroot who nominated Nick Smith of Oak Forest. The two are Friends and coworkers.

Name:Nick Smith

State:IL

Home town:Oak Forest

Hero's job:Fire/emergency response

Relationship to nominee:Friend and coworker

Reason for recognition:Nick is a FF/PM with OFFD. He is also in charge of the departments public education. He is also a executive board member for Project Fire Buddies. Nick is going above and beyond on and off duty. Always helping out the town.

One thing to know: Huge heart and great work ethic

Thank you for all you do, Nick!

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