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published_at: "2016-09-09T20:28:15+00:00"
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excerpt: "Heather Schafter, CAE, who is CEO of National Volunteer Fire Council, discusses how their organization is helping provide important resources for firefighters."
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Heather Schafter, CAE, who is CEO of National Volunteer Fire Council, discusses how their organization is helping provide important resources for firefighters.

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