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Remote. Rugged. Extreme. Coast Guard firefighting in Kodiak

KMXT received this article and photo from the U.S. Coast Guard public affairs office. We’ve posted it as received. Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean  U.S. Coast Guard District 17 Firefighter Phillip Galindo dons his gear, layering up for the unforgiving Alaskan elements. For Galindo, it’s just another day at work on the rock, which is situated roughly …

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