CNY Firefighter Inspiring Sons & Community To Be Better Every Day

If you're looking for a guy to rely on, with YEARS of experience... you can always turn to this first responder.

Meet Donald Carpenter

Donald has served the Delphi Falls Fire Department for the last 40 years. If somethings going wrong in the community, he's always one of the first to arrive.

Even when we gave Donald a call to congratulate him, he told us he was just coming back from a call in the community. Don is truly one of those people you can count on for anything, no matter the time of day or night.

He isn't the only Carpenter in the fire hall though. Donald practically raised his kids at the firehouse, bringing them in every chance he could get. This encouraged his boys to follow in his footsteps, joining the fire department as soon as they could.

Thank you, Donald! For not only inspiring your family, but everyone else in your community as well. You've made a HUGE impact on everyone around you and beyond. Keep doing what you do and spreading that positive energy wherever you can.

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