NAMPA, Idaho — Firefighters from across Idaho volunteered to cover shifts for Coeur d'Alene colleagues following the ambush that killed two firefighters, allowing them time to grieve and attend memorial services.
When firefighters in North Idaho were ambushed and killed in Coeur d'Alene, crews from around the state stepped up to ensure emergency services continued while local first responders mourned their fallen colleagues.
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Rachel Rabatin, a firefighter/paramedic from Nampa Station 5, was among those who volunteered to travel north and cover shifts.
"I have really good support from my husband and he was just like, yeah, go. If this is wh