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Photo of the Week: A Fla. EMS Valentine

Tampa Fire Rescue marked Valentine’s Day with a set of lighthearted, fire and EMS-themed cards with playful puns

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue spread some love this Valentine’s Day with a fun and creative twist, designing a set of humorous cards that put a first responder spin on the holiday.

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