Bellingham Fire’s First Female Firefighters Retires

It’s not going to be easy the next time Kahni Tuson sees Big Red. After 28 years, Bellingham Fire Department’s first female firefighter had her last day on Thursday, March 28, and she’s going to miss just about everything about the job, including her truck, which she nicknamed Big Red.

“My heart will do a flip-flop every time I see a fire engine or hear the sirens,” said Tuson, 56. “I’ll be wondering what they’re going out on. It’ll be hard.”

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Blog Editor’s Comments:

Congrats on your retirement

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Thanks for your service!

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Republished 3/30/13 2345 Hours PST