Los Angeles-based firefighters reflect on the loss of life in their area in the upcoming episode of LA Fire & Rescue.

In the episode, “Fire is in the Blood,” the Inglewood firefighters are faced with the grim realities of gang life as they discuss the death of one of their patients on a call. As the firefighters talk about the incident, they also relay how their own lives have been impacted by gun violence and gang violence.

Meanwhile, in the episode, a happy moment occurs when the fire captain’s son follows in his father’s footsteps. According to the official description:

Proud Station 16 Capt. Dan Olivas beams with joy as he attends his son’s graduation from the Fire Academy and welcomes him into the department. Inglewood Station 172 first responders reveal the emotional impact of the job.

LA Fire & Rescue follows the firefighters of Los Angeles as they brave danger and save lives. The series airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC, with next day streaming on Peacock.

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