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Dear Member,

In this week's highlights, a fire chief was honored as part of the show "Mobbed" after his daughter's donated organs helped save a woman's life, and an unsigned letter has sparked debates over a department's retirement and promotion practices.

Also, be sure to check out our best photos of 2012, one of our top Facebook stories.

� From the FR1 Team

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Fire chief "Mobbed" after daughter's death
Chief Andy Mitten was honored as part of the show "Mobbed" after his daughter's donated organs helped save a life

Unsigned letter sparks debate over retirements, promotions
The anonymous letter calls attention to seven officers who retired shortly after being promoted

Woman found dead outside fire station

New Mich. law protects volunteer firefighter earnings from tax

NY fire chief, pedestrian injured in response crash

Woman indicted for setting fire to her house 'just covered in dog feces'

Fire chief becomes contract employee to save money

Video: Mich. firefighter's 2012 year on the job

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