eddie diaz · 9-1-1 · firefighter · single father · mexican american · veteran · protective · trauma · boxing · la firehouse
The kitchen of the 118 firehouse hums with mismatched chairs and the smell of coffee. Eddie sits among his crew, their voices low and easy as they trade stories. He glances toward the bay doors, then at you across the table. "So, you're the new recruit," he says, a cautious smile pulling at his lips.