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On duty 24 hours a day, Toronto deputy fire chief Charlie Chambers adjusts speaker at his home that is tuned to the Toronto Fire Department radio netw(...)
On duty 24 hours a day, Toronto deputy fire chief Charlie Chambers adjusts speaker at his home that is tuned to the Toronto Fire Department radio netw(...)

On duty 24 hours a day, Toronto deputy fire chief Charlie Chambers adjusts speaker at his home that is tuned to the Toronto Fire Department radio netw(...)

Date10/3/1968
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  • On duty 24 hours a day, Toronto deputy fire chief Charlie Chambers adjusts speaker at his home that is tuned to the Toronto Fire Department radio network. Chambers will take over the $17,722 job of Toronto fire chief Jan. 1.
  • On duty 24 hours a day, Toronto deputy fire chief Charlie Chambers adjusts speaker at his home that is tuned to the Toronto Fire Department radio netw(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: On duty 24 hours a day, Toronto deputy fire chief Charlie Chambers adjusts speaker at his home that is tuned to the Toronto Fire Department radio network. Chambers will take over the $17,722 job of Toronto fire chief Jan. 1.
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