Ep 118: Truck Explosion with Tom Rodriguez

LAFD Firefighter Paramedic Tom Rodriguez tells us the story of a routine big rig fire that was anything but routine. This truck had a CNG natural gas tank that caused a huge explosion with Tom standing right there. This explosion injured the entire responding crew fighting the fire, with only one firefighter able to radio for help. We hear what happens when a routine fire becomes a mass casualty incident where the firefighters become victims. What it's like waking up in the ER and figuring out what happened to you. How it feels to recover from an explosion, the aftermath of head injuries, how to fight auto fires, & why it's a different vibe being a firefighter working in the Harbor area of LA.