Five stations in Atlanta close after firefighters call in sick

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/02/firefight...alls/index.html

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- So many Atlanta firefighters called in sick Sunday that five understaffed fire stations closed for the day, according to the city's fire chief.

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I understand the premise behind the move, but it's one of those catch 22s...i mean, wouldn't it endanger the lives of the guys in the other stations?

Edited February 2, 2009 by Goose