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Live coverage: Philly firefighter being laid to rest

A funeral is set for Joyce Craig, the first female firefighter in Philadelphia to die in the line of duty.

Joyce Craig, the first female firefighter in Philadelphia to die in the line of duty, is being laid to rest today.

"Your sadness is our sadness," Mayor Michael Nutter told Craig's family as the funeral began. "And we are all in this together.

Inquirer reporter Tricia Nadolny is covering the funeral services live: