ATLANTA, GA — When instances are robust, heroes emerge. Everyone knows somebody who’s making a distinction proper now as we reside by means of unprecedented and altering instances.

Right here at Patch, we have launched an initiative to assist acknowledge these heroes making a distinction of their communities. We’re working to let all of your neighbors learn about these excellent folks and their tales.

This submission comes from Shirley Anne Smith, who nominated Capt. Monterio Stidwell.

Native hero’s full title

Capt. Monterio Stidwell

Native hero’s dwelling state

Georgia

Native hero’s Patch

Atlanta

How have you learnt the native hero?

Capt. Stidwell is a Metropolis of Atlanta firefighter. I’m the manager director of the Atlanta Fireplace Rescue Basis, and we increase important funds for the 1,100 women and men of the Atlanta Fireplace Rescue Division and the 36 Atlanta Fireplace Rescue stations.

What does the native hero do?

He’s a captain with Atlanta Fireplace and is assigned to Atlanta Fireplace Rescue Station 10, which is situated within the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta.

Why do you consider the native hero must be acknowledged or honored?

Capt. Stidwell has been a full-time firefighter with the Metropolis of Atlanta for greater than 22 years. Other than his apparent values and traits as a firefighter and EMT, his management and resilience is unfaltering underneath all circumstances, whether or not it is out on a name or on the station. Capt. Stidwell honors his dedication to create different leaders and in his personal phrases, “to make it a precedence that my folks know what I do know and extra.” He pays ahead what different captains he labored for taught him. Heroism will be acknowledged in some ways. As a firefighter, Capt. Stidwell is a hero in his actions -putting out fires and saving lives – and in addition by means of main others to rise by means of the ranks in help of public security.

What’s one factor you need everybody to know in regards to the native hero?

Capt. Stidwell says the spotlight of his 22-year profession as a firefighter – what he’s most pleased with and what he considers his biggest accomplishment – is the truth that he is delivered a complete of 5 infants on the scene of calls. Bringing life into the world is an “wonderful and joyous” expertise.

Thanks for all you do, Capt. Monterio Stidwell!

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