When Tommy McDonough learned to talk, one of his first words was “fire truck.” His father, a longtime St. Paul firefighter, never doubted he would follow in his footsteps.

For Mike Paidar, his path to the St. Paul Fire Department came after a successful career as a TV photojournalist. He joined the department when he was 44.
– PUB DATE: 9/1/2020 12:00:00 AM – SOURCE: Twin Cities Pioneer Press
Source: SEAFC National Fire News