SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle firefighter who was once honored for his bravery is facing assault charges for allegedly beating his estranged wife in front of their 10-year-old daughter. Police told KOMO-TV (http://is.gd/C48t7B ) 48-year-old Scott Soper knocked his estranged wife to the ground, dragged her to a carport and slammed her head against the cement until she lost consciousness.