To The Brave Men And Women Keeping Us Safe... We Salute You. Firefighters Going Beyond The Call Of Duty

May 7, 2014

We see them at the grocery store or the gas station, and we assume they have a job just like ours. But fighting fires is more than a "job." It is a calling. The brave men and women who serve as firefighters are nothing short of heroes.

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These harrowing pictures show an incredible side of their lives most people never witness. We thank everyone who has and will continue to protect us without question. This is a tribute to our fearless, unsung heroes...

firefighters tribute
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We're just going to let the pictures do all the talking...

firefighters tribute
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Thank you to all the brave men and women keeping us safe from the dangers we least expect.

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