Volunteer EMT, Special Education Teacher Named Holmdel Hero

HOLMDEL, NJ — 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 Chief Christopher Trischitta from the Holmdel First Aid Squad, who nominated his wife Jessica:

• Name: Jessica Trischitta
• State: NJ
• Hometown: Holmdel-Hazlet
• Hero's job: Fire/emergency response
• If other, job: Volunteer EMT & Special Education Teacher
• Relationship to nominee: Wife
• Reason for recognition: "She is an EMT for Holmdel First Aid Squad, answering hundreds of first aid calls each year. Through the pandemic she has continued her service as an EMT going above and beyond, as well as performing her job responsibilities as a special education teacher."
• One thing to know: "She is a role model to me and rising cadet EMTs."

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Contributions big and small are important and valued.

Thank you for nominating someone who makes your neighborhood a better place.