Capt. Matt Dobberpuhl says the scare came Monday night as firefighters answered a medical call.
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He says they heard a loud noise that sounded like gunfire and retreated in their fire engine until police gave the all-clear about 40 minutes later.
The firefighters returned to find someone had stolen thousands of dollars' worth of gear.
The stolen equipment included an automatic external defibrillator, a first-aid box, a flashlight and an airway bag with oxygen tank that helps patients breathe.
Luckily, Dobberpuhl says the medical problem was minor.
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He says the apparent gunfire might have been illegal fireworks.
Fire Capt. Dave Rosa was shot on June 25 during a call to a retirement community. A 77-year-old resident is charged with his murder.