‘It might save someone’s life’: Portland firefighter sounds alarm after surviving near-fatal heart attack

PORTLAND, Ore. – It’s a Tuesday afternoon at Portland Fire & Rescue’s training center in Northeast Portland. As they work to sharpen their skills, firefighters are engaged and energetic, giving the impression that in this environment, things always go their way. But crews know from experience that even in the confines of a training area, real emergencies can occur.

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