Bay Area’s oldest firefighter celebrates 100th at San Jose Fire Museum

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Sam Seibert, believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, reacts after blowing candles during his 100th birthday celebration held at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Memorabilia is displayed at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: A banner honoring New York firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks in New York City, is draped from the ceiling in the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Sam Seibert, believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, poses with a mannequin fitted with his original uniform during his birthday celebration held at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Sam Seibert, center, believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, arrives in a classic fire truck to his 100th birthday celebration held at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Sam Seibert, believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, hugs an attendee of his 100th birthday celebration at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: The attendees recognize Sam Seibert, who is believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, during Seibert's 100th birthday celebration at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Sam Seibert, believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, becomes emotional as he is recognized for his volunteering for the San Jose Fire Museum during his 100th birthday celebration held at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: A birthday cake for Sam Seibert sits on the table during Seibert's 100th birthday celebration at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Memorabilia is displayed at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: This 1890 Amoskeag steamer is among the collection displayed at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

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SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 26: Sam Seibert, believed to be the oldest living retired firefighter in the Bay Area, is greeted by attendees of his 100th birthday celebration at the San Jose Fire Museum in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2019. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)