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Photo of the Week: Fire, EMS at former President Carter’s funeral

Personnel were on hand for the farewell to the 39th President of the United States

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By EMS1 Staff

WASHINGTON — D.C. Fire and EMS personnel were on hand to support the funeral of President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.

The department stated their participation contributed to a safe and dignified farewell for the 39th President of the United States.

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