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Maxed Out

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Maxed Out - Firefighters throughout the city are facing new alarms, and it's personal. A new study reveals emotional and physical job demands, and even the lack of sleep, pushing them to the limit.

City's most seasoned firefighter shares battle stories - yewitness News highlights the service of an east side battalion chief with more than four decades with the city and who at times defied the odds in the face of danger.

Maxed Out: Public safety - City firefighters take an oath to protect life and property. But now there's a wake up call at the Indianapolis Fire Department, to protect its ranks from maxing out.

The Money Burn - When alarms sound, city fire crews jump into action. But 13 Investigates has found IFD cutting corners on manpower while facing increased man hours.

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