Patch Heroes: Meet Nicholas Hernandez, A Dedicated Firefighter

BEAUMONT, CA—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 Valerie Jean Hernandez who nominated Nicholas Hernandez of Beaumont. Nicholas spends long hours working as a first responder with the Loma Linda Fire Department.

Name: Nicholas Wm. Hernandez

State: CA

Home town: Banning-Beaumont

Hero's job: First Responder

Reason for recognition: Selflessly working as an Engineer, FF/Paramedic with Loma Linda FD

One thing to know: Long hours responding to a population of Octogenarians in the only US Blue City.

Thank you for all you do, Nicholas!

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