9-1-1: Lone Star season 2 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "9-1-1: Lone Star" Season 2, Episode 3, the team tackles the massive San Angelo wildfire. Spence is injured on a waterslide, and Captain Strand learns of a dire situation: eight kids and a counselor are trapped at a camp due to the wildfire. Using ATVs, firefighter Eddie Diaz leads a rescue mission. They find most of the group, but one kid, JJ, is missing, later found injured in a bear trap. Meanwhile, Strand and Hen crash in a helicopter while assisting and seek refuge in a mineshaft, sharing personal stories of guilt and loss. Using old dynamite as a signal, they're eventually rescued. The episode closes with the team reflecting on their harrowing experiences and the wildfire being contained.

Full Episode S02E03 Recap

### Opening Scene: Waterslide Injury and Wildfire Update - **Spence is injured on a waterslide.** - **Captain Strand learns about the wind shift in the wildfire.** - **The San Angelo fire has consumed over 180,000 acres.** - **Fire companies from neighboring states join the fight.** ### Briefing and Planning - **Deputy Chief De Leon briefs the newly arrived firefighters.** - **Captain Strand discusses the strategy against the wildfire.** - **Firefighters are exhausted but determined.** ### Emergency at the Camp - **A counselor and eight kids are trapped at a camp.** - **Firefighter Eddie Diaz takes charge of the rescue mission.** - **ATVs are used due to inaccessible roads.** ### The Rescue Operation - **The team finds seven kids and the injured counselor.** - **Eddie and Marjan provide medical aid.** - **They learn one kid, JJ, is still missing.** ### Search for JJ - **The team searches for JJ.** - **JJ is found trapped in a bear trap.** - **They administer first aid and prepare for evacuation.** ### Helicopter Crash - **Captain Strand and Hen take a helicopter to assist.** - **Their helicopter crashes due to the intense conditions.** ### Survival in the Mineshaft - **Strand and Hen take shelter in a mineshaft.** - **They discuss personal losses and survival guilt.** - **They use old dynamite to signal for rescue.** ### Rescue and Aftermath - **The other firefighters rescue Strand and Hen.** - **JJ is successfully rescued and treated.** - **The teams reflect on their experiences and depart for home.**

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the situation with the San Angelo fire?

The San Angelo fire has consumed over 180,000 acres with less than 5% containment, and fire companies from multiple states are aiding in the fight.

Who is leading the operation against the wildfire?

Deputy Chief De Leon is acting as the incident commander, with Captain Owen Strand from Austin as the operations section chief.

What emergency arises during the wildfire?

A group of eight kids and a counselor are trapped at a camp beyond the fire line.

How do the firefighters plan to rescue the trapped camp group?

They use ATVs to navigate through the inaccessible roads to reach the camp.

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