'Caring, Compassionate, Kind And Sincere': Freeport Hero

FREEPORT, NY — 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 Diana Carannante, mother of Danielle Carannante. Danielle is a longtime paramedic from Freeport.

Name: Danielle Carannante
Home town: Freeport
Hero's job: Fire/emergency response
Reason for recognition: She started out as a volunteer EMT at the age of 16 and became a paramedic at the age of 18. She has been volunteering for many years and now works full time as a paramedic. She always puts other people lives first and puts herself last.
One thing to know: She is caring, compassionate, kind and sincere.