Alexia Netto has been proudly serving as a volunteer firefighter with the Hempstead Fire Department’s Southside Ladder 2 for the past seven months. Firefighting runs in her family, as her grandfather once wore the same gear, but her own passion was born from powerful personal experiences. After witnessing a fire near her home and later watching her uncle’s house catch fire, Alexia was deeply moved by the dedication and precision of the firefighters who responded. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to be part of that brotherhood and sisterhood. Today, she continues that legacy of service, carrying forward both her family’s history and her own commitment to protecting her community.