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Editor's column: A firefighter's moment of compassion gives glimpse into complex job

May 04, 2014

MAY 4, 2014: I’ve heard many descriptions of house fires over my years as a journalist. Most involve the origin of the fire, extent of damage and details on injuries. At times, they detail dramatic rescues. In the worst cases, death. Yet for some reason last week, hearing a friend describe the events of a house fire on her block in Ypsilanti caught my attention as a fresh glimpse into firefighting. Read more: