Henderson Fire Department condemns attack on firefighters in Idaho

Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Henderson Fire Department expressed its sorrow and solidarity following a recent ambush attack on firefighters in Idaho.

“Firefighters serve with courage and selflessness, and to be targeted in the line of duty is a tragedy that shakes us all. We stand in solidarity with the Idaho fire community and honor the sacrifice of the fallen,” the department said.

Longtime Las Vegas residents may recall a similar incident in 2009 when a Metro officer was wounded in the arm after Bryan Hanasz opened fire on firefighters.

The officer was responding to the scene after emergency radio dispatchers heard firefighters reporting they were being shot at…

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