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MY TURN: The bond of firefighters

by MARTI STOW / Guest Opinion
| July 5, 2025 1:00 AM

There is a phenomenon that can be found within the culture of firefighting. It is not hard to see that firefighters have a strong relationship, but I do not think most people can visualize how deep this connection goes. 

It is difficult to put into words. You could describe it as a special bond, a brotherhood/sisterhood, a loyalty or a family. But none of these is quite enough, for it is a unique and extraordinary tie that transcends all cultural and ethnographic arenas. The connection between firefighters is strong enough that they are willing to die for one another. 

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