Chicago aldermen become firefighters for a day

CHICAGO - There was a bit of a job swap for some Chicago aldermen Friday who were trying their hand at becoming firefighters for a day.

It was all thanks to an event hosted by the Chicago Fire Department at the Quinn Fire Academy.

They received demonstrations on how to do CPR, had a chance to try on firefighting gear and practiced climbing some stairs in that gear just like firefighters do every day.

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All of those who took part say the experience gave them a new sense of respect for firefighters throughout the city.