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Rank. Department. Certifications. Contact.
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YOUR RANK.
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Every field on your Beacon card is yours. Rank, department patch, NFPA certifications, IAFF local, phone, email — populate once, share forever. Tap the card to flip it.
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Lieutenant
James Callahan
Millbrook Fire Dept · Sta. 3
j.callahan@millbrookfd.gov
+1 (603) 555-0142
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Front · Tap to see QR →
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