First In: A Fireman's Life

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First In - Fire Battallion Chief Marcel is cool under pressure. He's proven that he can handle the heat.

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First In - Fire Battallion Chief Marcel is cool under pressure. He's proven that he can handle the heat.

First In - Jerome is an ambulance driver. He also drives vehicles with CB radios. This Compton fire department is keepin' it old school.

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First In - Jerome is an ambulance driver. He also drives vehicles with CB radios. This Compton fire department is keepin' it old school.

First In - California is known for having huge, raging fires that sometimes last for days. This small burning building is no match for these fire extinguishers.

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First In - California is known for having huge, raging fires that sometimes last for days. This small burning building is no match for these fire extinguishers.

First In - When you see this truck coming down the street, move out the way!

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First In - When you see this truck coming down the street, move out the way!

First In - Dan Salazar, known as the rebel, has a chuckle with some fellow firemen.

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First In - Dan Salazar, known as the rebel, has a chuckle with some fellow firemen.

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First In - Don't let the pretty eyes fool you. Don't let the tattoos fool you either. Marcel is a family man with edge.

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First In - Don't let the pretty eyes fool you. Don't let the tattoos fool you either. Marcel is a family man with edge.

First In - What's the quickest way to get to the ground floor? The pole.

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First In - What's the quickest way to get to the ground floor? The pole.

First In - Why bother folding or hanging these uniforms? When it's time to battle a fire, just grab one and go!

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First In - Why bother folding or hanging these uniforms? When it's time to battle a fire, just grab one and go!

First In - The firefighters have a full kitchen in the firehouse. They need to keep up their healthy diets while battling dangerous blazes.

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First In - The firefighters have a full kitchen in the firehouse. They need to keep up their healthy diets while battling dangerous blazes.

First In - Get the real deal on Compton, one of the most talked-about spots in all of Cali.

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First In - Get the real deal on Compton, one of the most talked-about spots in all of Cali.

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First In - You have to earn this hat.

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First In - You have to earn this hat.

First In - The firefighters take out the hoses and tame a fiery blaze.

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First In - The firefighters take out the hoses and tame a fiery blaze.

First In - A small candle holder reminds the firemen that they are not alone.

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First In - A small candle holder reminds the firemen that they are not alone.