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Pittsburgh's Assistant Fire Chief Receives Huge Honor

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh's assistant fire chief received a rare honor on Tuesday.

Brian Kokkila
(Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire/FB)

Brian Kokkila was named a chief fire officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence, which honored him as someone who is truly dedicated to their career.

There are only about 1,600 chief fire officers in the world.

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