Police & Fire

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Firefighter Paramedic David Hughes rings the bell to symbolize that the fallen heroes are “going home."

Firefighters honor lives lost 20 years ago in 9/11 attacks

Sep 12, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Three hundred forty-three firefighters and 16 police officers were among the 2,977 people who perished when airliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania Field.

The 9/11 memorial at Gig Harbor Fire headquarters

Gig Harbor Fire hosting 9/11 event Saturday

Sep 09, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The event comes on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people. It will begin at 9 a.m.

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