Firefighters discuss hostage situation

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Firefighters discuss hostage situation

Firefighter Jody Moss(left) , describes how they tried to lighten the mood with the guman as the the rest of the crew reacts. Firefighter Jason Schuon, (2nd from left), Tim Hollingsworth, Chip Echols, and Sidney Garner, 4 years, during the press conference.

Gwinnett County Fire PIO Tommy Rutledge asks for questions during the news conference.

Firefighter Chip Echols talks about his experience after being held hostage by a gunman last week in Gwinnett.

Firefighter Tim Hollingsworth talks about his experience of being held hostage at a private residence on Walnut Grove Way in Suwanee on Wednesday, April 10, after responding to a bogus medical call.

Firefighter Jason Schuon, with the department for a year, talks to the media Tuesday.

Firefighter Tim Hollingsworth (center) introduces the crew that was held hostage by a gunman. From left: Jody Moss, Jason Schuon, Chip Echols, and Sidney Garner. The Gwinnett County firefighters talked about their experiences of being held hostage by a gunman during a press conference at Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services headquarters Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

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Firefighter Jody Moss(left) , describes how they tried to lighten the mood with the guman as the the rest of the crew reacts. Firefighter Jason Schuon, (2nd from left), Tim Hollingsworth, Chip Echols, and Sidney Garner, 4 years, during the press conference.

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