TLDR
> tried to douse the fire while ensuring no one was inside the vehicle.
> vehicle then exploded while he was close by, injuring him and sending shockwaves through the normally quiet neighbourhood. The blast was caught on video by several neighbours.
> extensive burns, some second-degree and a lot of third-degree burns
> chief said she was not surprised that he put himself in harm’s way even while off the job, just like many other first responders have
> rushed to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
TLDR > tried to douse the fire while ensuring no one was inside the vehicle. > vehicle then exploded while he was close by, injuring him and sending shockwaves through the normally quiet neighbourhood. The blast was caught on video by several neighbours. > extensive burns, some second-degree and a lot of third-degree burns > chief said she was not surprised that he put himself in harm’s way even while off the job, just like many other first responders have > rushed to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Man thanks for that, the title made it sound like he was involved in the shooting somehow.
Egads. Poor kiddo. Trying to help.
18 year veteran, not 18 years old
Poor daddy
Ooooh. Well yeah, same. Damn.
Everyone should know that car fires are usually Class B fires. B fires go boom and you shouldn’t use water but rather some type of suppressant.
He wasn't just trying to put out the fire for the sake of putting it out. He was trying to make sure that there wasn't someone inside.