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“We didn’t go to a fire… but we saved lives.”
In Episode 424 — Volume 17 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide, retired New Britain Deputy Chief Paul Walsh shares a powerful reminder that the fire service isn’t just about putting out fires.

After discovering a deaf family couldn’t hear their smoke alarm during a late-night call, Walsh refused to walk away. His persistence led to specialized smoke alarms being installed throughout their apartment.

A year and a half later, those alarms activated during a real fire—and the family escaped safely.
Sometimes the biggest saves happen long before the fire ever starts.

Outro Song: Goo Goo Dolls – Here Is Gone (2002)

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