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Firefighter wins ‘Survivor,’ takes home $1M prize

Jeremy Collins was one of 20 contestants who competed in the latest incarnation of the game show, titled “Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance”

The Boston Globe

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Cambridge firefighter has won the $1 million grand prize on this season’s “Survivor,” thrilling colleagues who praised his performance both on the show and on the job.

Jeremy Collins, 37, of Foxborough was revealed as the winner on the season finale of the television series, which aired Wednesday night on CBS.

“Jeremy is an extremely likable guy,” said Assistant Chief Gerard E. Mahoney in an e-mail. “As many in America witnessed, he carries himself with grace and dignity. He is focused on the task at hand and that’s what we are used to seeing in the fire department.”

Congrats to our brother @jeremy2collins for winning Survivor...we’re all very proud and happy for you, Val, Jordyn, Camryn, and soon to be baby boy ?????

Posted by Cambridge Fire Fighters Local 30 on Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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