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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Firefighters aren’t usually up for Emmy awards, but one of the bravest in Colorado actually won one.
Steve Schopper has a new title to go along with being a firefighter: photo journalist. And a new trophy he will cherish forever. Schopper is the video and audio specialist for Colorado Springs Fire Department. He went behind the fire lines during a couple of major fires, armed with a video camera.
His work was picked up by the Denver Post and was used in its documentary on wildfires, one that took home an Emmy. “I sprung out of my chair and just gave a great big scream and ran over to the production crew and gave them a hug,” Schopper said. He didn’t get to give an acceptance speech for his award, but if he did, he’d thank the fire department for letting him do this job.
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