St. Paul firefighters tackling the Twin Cities Marathon in full gear for a cause — their fallen co-workers

St. Paul firefighters tackling the Twin Cities Marathon in full gear for a cause — their fallen co-workers

Among the sea of runners in shorts and tank tops in the Twin Cities Marathon, two will stand out for their gear: They’ll be in their St. Paul firefighter turnout gear and helmets. Their heavy gear won’t be ideal for the expected temperatures, but that’s not why they’d rather not be there. It’s because of what their presence represents: Capt. Kyle Bode and firefighter Bryan Buxton are taking part in the marathon for their fallen co-workers, who t…