The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus will be closed during the government shutdown, including access to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check for updates as the situation evolves.
Lt. Bennie Shields was on the way home after his overnight shift when he was killed in a car accident. Bennie Shields made a lot of friends during his 31 years as a fireman. And co-workers said that Shields was dedicated to his work.
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