Firefighters who battled the catastrophic Lahaina blaze put everything on the line to protect their community.
Firefighters at the Napili Fire Station were among the first to respond to the deadly wildfire as it raced toward Lahaina.
They lost loved ones, friends and their own homes but continue to answer calls, KITV reporters noted adding that what many don't see behind the uniforms is their pain.
Firefighter Tye Perdido admits there was a moment when he thought he wasn't going to make it.
In the past few years, the department ramped up its focus on mental health and its importance.
“Each day I wake up, each day I put the uniform on and I try to just rely on, not only myself, but my faith, my family for one, my wife, and these guys next to me who also put on the badge. They’ve been my rock in the department and being able to rely on them when I feel like I can’t even stand anymore, is what’s been helping me get through each day.”
