When a wall of bricks fell on Detroit firefighter Brendan Milewski, it left him paralyzed from the waist down. He has stayed committed to the fire service by telling his story in "Burn" and through the media. (Image CNN)
A N.C. firefighter is fighting for his life after being shot in the back of the head by a suspected burglar at his home. He left his wife with neighbors before investigating a suspicious car at their home. (Image WSOCtv)
Firefighters from a combination department in Michigan used a borrowed boat and Gumby suits to rescue a teen who fell through an ice-covered pond. (Image MLive.com)
A N.J. firefighter had a terrible Thanksgiving when fire broke out in his home. He phoned 911, then went to the station for a truck. (Image CBS New York)
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"It is very difficult to attract young people to volunteer work. I'll take my not so young buddies who are committed to the safety of the community and have a whole lot of experience and we will just keep on answering the call. As for the 62 year old gentilman who passed away while in training, rest in peace brother you are surely one of us."
