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Brandon Fire Chief Gary Lembcke talks about the death of Valley Springs Fire & Rescue firefighter Steven Ackerman.

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Brandon Fire Chief Gary Lembcke talks about the death of Valley Springs Fire & Rescue firefighter Steven Ackerman.

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