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Brick Firefighter Began As Volunteer, Still At It 25 Years Later: Heroes Who Serve
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to honor first responders who have protected and served their communities. Meet Bill Andrukite.
BRICK, NJ — New Jersey’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 Diane Andrukite who nominated Bill Andrukite of Brick.
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?
Bill Andrukite
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How do you know the first responder?
Husband
Tell us about the first responder and how they serve the community.
My husband became a volunteer firefighter for the Township of Brick in 2000. In March 2025 he became a life member after serving the community and keeping them safe for 25 years.
What three words best describe the first responder?
Leader, instructor, Captain
We’re fortunate in New Jersey to have first responders like Bill Andrukite 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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