American inventor Charles Kettering was only partially correct when he said “every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice.” At least in the case of Mike and Dante D’Antonio, who serve side-by-side on the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.

“Volunteering is bigger than oneself and there is a great amount of satisfaction that comes from it,” Dante, 24, said, noting the importance of helping others was instilled in him at a young age.