First Responder Spotlight – Richard Carpenter of Harpursville

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Today, we're excited to introduce you to Richard Carpenter of Harpursville. Austin Carpenter nominated Richard to become a member of our First Responders Wall of Fame outlining his accomplishments to us:

Richard is a firefighter EMT with the Neptune Hose Company of Dryden. He got his start as a firefighter in Bainbridge New York, and went on to be a Certified First Responder then became an EMT. Richard continues to serve his community and other communities. When he's not working he he spends time with his pup Wesley.

Our community is a better place because you, Richard, are in it and we salute you and genuinely thank you for being the incredible human that you are!

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