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Assistant Chief Steve Serbic shares his story of seeking counseling after a series of traumatic calls
Working side-by-side highlights that personal perceptions of others’ job duties can be limited and skewed
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The awards help volunteer fire departments enhance their response capabilities for hazmat incidents
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