Better Every Shift

‘You saved Hawkeye’: Inside the Jeremy Renner snowplow incident response

March 7, 2024

“Every second mattered.” When actor Jeremy Renner was severely injured in a snowcat accident last year, Truckee Meadows Fire Rescue crews’ swift action and medical intervention played a crucial role in saving Renner's life. TMFR Firefighter-Paramedic Alex Hughes and Captain Greg Lompa join the show to share operational details from the call, plus we dig into all this:

  • The critical role of teamwork amid equipment failures

  • Why backup plans are a key part of public safety planning

  • Preparing for weather-related obstacles at challenging scenes

  • “It's not about the limelight; it's about being able to perform when you need to.”

This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore.

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