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22 awesome firefighter tattoos
Firefighters use ink to honor the brotherhood, fallen members and so much more
Firefighters get tattoos for a variety of reasons, some to show their pride for the job, others to commemorate a fallen brother or sister firefighter. Regardless of the reason, this permanent art speaks volumes about firefighters' passion for and commitment to the brotherhood.
We asked you to share your firefighter body art on Facebook, and you responded in droves. Here are some of our favorite tattoos that were posted.
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This article, originally published on Jan. 20, 2015, has been updated.