To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust -- in each other

Firefighter Naser Brjas and White Helmet member Kinan Ali respond to an emergency call in Damascus on March 31, 2025.

They were on opposite sides during Syria's civil war and now must do lifesaving work together. A makeshift brick wall divides them in their Damascus fire station. The psychological wall is higher.

(Image credit: Hasan Belal for NPR)