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Firefighting Dog Back on Duty After 2 Stints in Hospital
Sparky the Dalmatian, mascot at Kansas City Fire Department Engine No. 8, returns to duty after two hospital stays in two years. The dog, one of five on the job, rides atop the hose bed and helps inspect the truck while attracting daily crowds. Sparky’s wife Sparkle serves at No. 23 and their three sons spread to other units.
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