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Why Chesterfield County Fire and EMS is lighting up its memorial red this week

Why Chesterfield County Fire and EMS is lighting up its memorial red this week
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Chesterfield County Fire and EMS is lighting up its memorial red this week for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Week.

The department is illuminating the memorial at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center.

This year is personal for the department, as two of its fallen firefighters are being honored. Lt. Robert Talbott and Firefighter-Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge will be recognized at a national memorial service in Maryland.

The public can show their support by placing red lights outside their homes or businesses.

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