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Scott Cook, Firefighter Note to Self

Scott Cook Firefighter Note to Self
by Scott Cook

FireRescue Magazine Technical Editor Scott Cook is Fire Chief of the Granbury (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department. Cook has an associate instructor certificate with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Email questions or feedback to Scott.Cook@FireRescue1.com.
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