Local Heroes: Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang

As a continuation of the series entitled "Local Heroes", today we learn about the Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang that builds wheelchair and similar type ramps for people throughout New England.

On March 24, 2011, the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts recognized a number of people in the community as "local heroes".  The list included:

• Dr. Michael Hirsh and Dr. Mariann Manno of UMASS Memorial Medical Center Injury Prevention Office.
• Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang.
• Brenda Jenkins
• Joseph Deranamie
• The Belmont Street Baptist Church Haiti Team

Here's a short video that was put together by the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts, and filmed by Ryan Hughes.