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In the mid-1970s, Seifullah El-Amin climbed into his turnout gear and waded into nearly uncharted territory as part of a group of four African-Americans who were among the first hired by the Statesville Fire Department. But toward the end of El-Amin's career it wasn't the color of his skin that held him back, but two separate injuries to his knees. In 2004 El-Amin tore up his right knee during a ...