First Responder Spotlight – Colleen Kent of Binghamton

Military, police officers, firefighters, paramedics are the unsung members of our community who put their own lives on the line to protect and serve us and we're on a mission to make sure that we properly thank them for their selflessness by sharing their stories with you.

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Today, we're excited to introduce you to Colleen Kent of Binghamton. Colleen's sister, Joan Wright, nominated Colleen to become a member of our First Responders Wall of Fame writing the following to us:

My sister Colleen, became a paramedic about 2 years ago. She went back to school while working full time and taking care of her family in order to become a paramedic. She loves to help people and is full of compassion and love. We are all very proud of her!

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

To nominate the first responder in your life, download the 99.1 The Whale app and select the "First Responder" button on the home page