From the WTF Watch Desk: Jasper Township volunteer firefighter Russell Brock climbed into a moving tractor-trailer and stopped it after finding the driver conscious but disoriented during a medical emergency on U.S. 70 in North Carolina.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
The outcome shows how fast recognition, communication and decisive action can protect a patient and everyone sharing the roadway—even when the responder is off duty and outside a fire apparatus.
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This report reflects information available on October 1, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.