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A coffee cup sits in front of the empty chair where John Morrison often sat at Station 3.

A coffee cup sits in front of the empty chair where John Morrison often sat at Station 3.

July 4, 2025

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'He had our back'
July 4, 2025 1:09 a.m.

'He had our back'

Firefighters reflect on John Morrison

The 52-year-old Morrison was with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department for 28 years. He was a big man, about 6 feet, 4 inches tall, who exuded a calm confidence that put those around him at ease in any situation they faced.