‘We Need More Like Him’: Andover Hero Firefighter/EMT

ANDOVER, MA— 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 Kathryn Quirck who nominated her friend Matt Beirne of Andover.

Name: Matt Beirne

State: MA

Home town: Andover

Hero's job: Fire/emergency response

Relationship to nominee: Friend

Reason for recognition: Because he has worked so hard throughout this entire pandemic, risking his own life and health every single day with ever complaining about it or taking a day off to go to the beach. He really needs some recognition because we need more like him!

One thing to know: He’s such a great EMT and Firefighter! Always hungry for more!

Thank you for all you do, Matt!

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