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id: 34af1d78bb
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 09:31 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 09:31 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Clearwater firefighter helps kid with tie before jazz competition

Lt. Jason Rath, a Clearwater firefighter, helped a kid tie his tie before his first jazz competition, WFLA reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jason Rath](/tampa-bay/wiki/jason-rath.md)

## Coverage

- [WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)](https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/clearwater-firefighter-helps-student-with-tie-before-1st-jazz-competition/), 2026-11-05 09:31 EST: Clearwater firefighter helps student with tie before 1st jazz competition

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