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Hero Stoneham Firefighter: 'He Is Truly A First Responder'
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STONEHAM, MA— Massachusetts’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 Cara LaConti who nominated Dominic DeSimone of Stoneham.
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!
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What is the hero’s name?
Dominic DeSimone
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How do you know the first responder?
Son
Tell us about the first responder and how they serve the community.
Dominic served in the Army as a military policeman for eight years. He lives and works in Stoneham, MA as a firefighter. And he is EMT certified. He is truly a first responder.
What three words best describe the first responder?
Intelligent, kind, hardworking.
We’re fortunate in Massachusetts to have first responders like Dominic DeSimone 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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