LAFD Boyd Street Incident

Bystander video from Greg Smith shows the moments fire engulfed the front of the structure, injuring 11 firefighters. (Greg Smith, YouTube)

Firefighter Jacob Gonzalez talks about the explosion
that injured 11 firefighters

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How important is physical and mental fortitude? Jacob Gonzalez and his crew survived one of the worst fires in history.

Join us as he recounts his experience fighting fire in the Boyd Street Incident. Jacob also courageously shares his journey on his path to mental recovery.

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