First responders were on the clock during Thanksgiving, but they still made room for a little holiday tradition.

On Thanksgiving, Brownsville firefighters spent the holiday on duty, ready for any emergency.

"It's still business as usual, going to our calls and everything," Acting Assistant Fire Chief Marco Paniagua said.

Paniagua began his shift at 8 a.m. on Thursday.

"It's what we signed up for, and we're all here to serve our community," Paniagua said.

He, along with eight other firefighters, worked through the holiday, making the most of their time together.

"Just last shift, we all gathered up together, and we're like alright who's bringing what, so we all try to bring that homey feeling to the station while still being ready to go at a moment's notice to any call," Paniagua said

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