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Top Fire Recruit Overcomes Injury | Macon News
Zachary Horton just graduated top of his fire recruit class—despite breaking his femur and needing surgery with a metal rod. He spent 12 weeks rehabbing before returning to the grueling 4-month academy, where he trained daily and aced every test. Cleared for full duty just before graduation, he rejoined the next class in January and just finished his first 24-hour shift at Station 10. He says real firehouse lessons can’t be taught in class—you’ve got to learn on the job. And with his son watching, he’s living proof that grit, purpose, and comeback stories are possible. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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