actually safe. >> the captain is transported to a local hospital where he's treated for broken ribs and a broken leg. the other drivers involved in the crash escape without injuries. six weeks after the incident, the captain is able to return to full active duty. after seeing the dashcam video, he knows that the outcome could have been different. >> i think this was a whole series of unfortunate events that all came together all at once and i feel extremely fortunate to be alive. >> we just had a firefighter hit. emergency workers are in peril when they respond to a call about a disabled tanker truck. >> whoa! >> we need some help out here. just blew. >> april 15th, 2008. about 4:00 in the morning, state trooper pat lower is dispatched to a tanker in trouble outside