Cate Steel Interviews Edward Waido: This 72-Year-Old Firefighter’s Story...

Hall of Fame firefighter Edward Waido shares his 57-year journey of courage, community service, and advocacy for firefighter health in Connecticut. From saving lives to fighting cancer, his story reminds us what true heroism looks like. 

Firefighter Edward Waido has dedicated over 57 years to protecting others, from starting as a 15-year-old volunteer to being inducted into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame (Class of 2025).

In this heartfelt conversation with Cate Steel, Ed opens up about:

🔥 His early days as a junior firefighter in 1968

🏛️ His leadership in the Connecticut Firefighters Association

💪 Fighting for cancer relief benefits for firefighters

❤️ The deep camaraderie and sacrifice behind the fire service

🐾 Heartwarming personal stories from his long career

👩‍🚒 The importance of physical health, training, and fire prevention

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