I am a resident of Ventura California, and a 14 year veteran with the Oxnard Fire Department holding the rank of Firefighter. I specialize in Urban Search and Rescue, Fire Suppression and Ocean Rescue. My family is originally from Israel and I have had the opportunity to visit several times.
IT WAS 4:00 AM, THANKSGIVING MORNING.
MY PHONE VIBRATED ON THE NIGHT STAND AND THE TEXT READ 'WE’RE DEPLOYING TO ISRAEL-- LEAVING IN 6 HOURS. I LEANED OVER TO KISS MY FIANCÉE GOODBYE AND LEFT FOR THE LONG FLIGHT FROM LAX TO BEN GURION AIRPORT.
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