Video: Houston Fire Dept. makes dream come true for retired firefighter with Alzheimer's

KHOU.com HOUSTON, Texas — A former Houston Fire Department captain got one last chance to strap on a helmet and climb on board a fire truck on Thursday. Rufus Smith was a captain with the HFD 41 years ago. Smith has been a mentor to local firefighters since retiring. Recently, Smith was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, but still dreamed of one last shift at Houston Fire Station 7, his old firehouse ...
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