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  "textContent": "Donovan Harvey (left) during a training exercise with the Pukerau Volunteer Fire Brigade. PHOTO: SUPPLIED  \n\n  \n\nFor Donovan Harvey, joining the Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer brigade began with moving to a new community.",
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