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February 18, 2026 11:26 AM •
VALLEY, Ala. — A playful Facebook video from East Alabama Fire District Station 1 is racking up views after firefighters staged their own “Olympics” event using a fully loaded stretcher as the centerpiece.
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In the clip, the crew introduces “Stretcher Push Curling – EAFD Style,” sliding the stretcher across the station’s smooth concrete floor and joking that a clean glide into the back of the ambulance is worthy of “a gold medal moment.”
The video, posted on Feb. 17, has surpassed 425,000 views within 24 hours of being posted.
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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at [email protected].
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