Orange County firefighters had an unexpected fan cheering them on during a recent rescue operation, none other than basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. The big man himself was on the scene as Fire Truck 17 skillfully responded to a call about a stuck elevator, the Orange County Fire Authority shared on X.
You never know what a day at the OCFA will bring! Truck 17 responded to a stuck elevator call today, and thanks to countless hours of training and experience, they were able to skillfully and safely get the occupants out. All the while, a very famous and concerned citizen looked pic.twitter.com/H6Z3AQGS8M
— OCFA PIO (@OCFireAuthority) December 19, 2023
According to the post on December 18th, the firefighters, thanks to their countless hours of training and experience, performed a successful extrication while Shaq watched closely, ready to offer his help if needed. The post mentioned how appreciative Shaq was of the first responders' efforts. However, it was not clear where exactly the incident took place or who the occupants were.
The OCFA's post showcased a lighter side of emergency responses, where even celebrities find themselves in awe of the bravery and expertise of our firefighters.
