During the 2006 Lebanon War, Civil Defense team leader Ali Safiuddin brought his wife and young daughter, Lynn, to the rescue station, believing they would be safer close to him. However, an Israeli attack struck the station, resulting in the loss of his daughter. This profound personal tragedy has shaped Safiuddin's dedication to his work as a rescuer to this day.

The story is featured in "Watch Under Fire: Lebanon’s first responders," an Al Jazeera Originals documentary now available on YouTube.

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