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'Help Where Help Is Needed'; Bay Area Firefighter Returns From Ukraine
Zalutskiy said he was prepared for the search and rescue calls to come in, but describes the first few days as a "shock."
May 12, 2022
A Contra Costa County firefighter has recently returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he helped other first responders there bring closure to families and provided search and rescue training.
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"Since the war started, just being a firefighter, we all have the urge to help where help is needed," said David Zalutskiy, an East Bay fire engineer.
He said he saw a post on social media from another firefighter in the state saying they were going to Ukraine. Zalutskiy reached out, and when the opportunity came, he didn't hesitate.
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