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In reply to the discussion: Prescott Courier: 18 firefighters dead in Yarnell wildfire [View all]SheilaT
(23,156 posts)15. Oh, no. I am so sorry to hear this.
I live in Northern New Mexico, where we've already had three major fires in this part of the state. We have gotten some rain these past three days, but I'm not sure it's made much change in our fires.
Because of our frequent fires, I often see various firefighters around town, and they are invariably the nicest and most cheerful people I ever meet. They're also extremely good looking, I might add.
Firefighters do some of the best work, certainly some of the most dangerous, and this is truly sad.
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Dear god. I heard in the background on AM radio that many were missing but didn't expect
Purveyor
Jun 2013
#9
I distinctly remember that fire fighting would be one place where the sequester would be felt...
ReRe
Jul 2013
#27
These were the elite firefighters-first municipality in the nation to have a hotshot team:
Liberty Belle
Jul 2013
#34