Feature Article: Bomb Technicians Train on Trains
Under the streets of Philadelphia and at power stations nearby, local first responders recently trained with S&T for events they hope will never happen.
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Under the streets of Philadelphia and at power stations nearby, local first responders recently trained with S&T for events they hope will never happen.
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