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How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria’s Divisions and Hope for the Future

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The White Helmets in Damascus on March 31, 2025. Hasan Belal for NPR hide caption

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The White Helmets in Damascus on March 31, 2025.

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After being on opposite sides of Syria’s war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side.

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