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Yorkville's Brooke Potrawski Honored For First Responder Service

A family friend describes Potrawski as "heroic, selfless [and] fantastic."

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile.
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile. (Shutterstock)

Yorkville, IL — Illinois’s first responders work tirelessly to protect and serve their communities. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile.

This submission comes from Maya debolt who nominated Brooke potrawski of Yorkville.

If you know a hero who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate a first responder for a chance to be featured in our Heroes Who Serve series!


What is the hero’s name?

Brooke potrawski

What type of work does the first responder do?

Firefighter EMT

How do you know the first responder?

Family friend

Tell us about the first responder and how they serve the community.

Professionalism, honestly, integrity, all around a amazing person.

What three words best describe the first responder?

Heroic, selfless, fantastic


We’re fortunate in Illinois to have first responders like Brooke potrawski working tirelessly to keep us safe. If you know a local hero who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate a local hero to be featured on Patch.

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This post is sponsored and contributed by Patch Community Leaders, a Patch Brand Partner.