Heroes Who Serve: Volunteer Firefighter 'Has A Big Heart'

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 Jenene Petrosino, who nominated Dominic Petrosino 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!

What is the hero’s name?

Dominic Petrosino

How do you know the first responder?

Son

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

My son Dominic has been a first responder volunteer firefighter for a total of seven years, while working full-time and just becoming a father in May 2024. He is very dedicated to helping people and has a big heart — the main reason he became a volunteer firefighter.

What three words best describe the first responder?

Caring, respectful and dedicated.

We’re fortunate in New Jersey to have first responders like Dominic Petrosino 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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