VIDEO: A retired firefighter who spent 20 years helping families through some of the worst days of their lives is now facing that loss himself. When Tim Archer walked through homes destroyed by fire during his career, he was the one comforting families who had lost everything. Now, he’s learning what its like to be the one receiving that comfort.
For two decades, Archer served as a Spokane firefighter and EMT. He spent years walking through homes destroyed by fire, comforting families who had lost everything. Now, he’s the one starting over. “I spent 20 years as a firefighter, so it kind of looked like what I expected it to look like… but I guess I was surprised it was my house,” said Archer.
The Old Trails Fire destroyed the home Tim and his wife Francie built their life in. They escaped with just a few belongings, their dogs and hopes they’d have something to come back to. “I think we were in shock for a day… just kind of in survival mode,” said Francie.
When they returned, only the chimney was still standing. But among the ashes, they also found reasons to keep moving forward; their chickens survived, a few clothes were still hanging on the line and a small cast-iron fire helmet was pulled from the rubble.
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