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Podcast: Better Every Shift
Episode: ‘You saved Hawkeye’: Inside the Jeremy Renner snowplow incident response
Description: “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
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