In January 2025, a deadly fire blazed through the hills north of Los Angeles. Amidst the inferno, Aaron Samson needed to get his 83-year-old father-in-law, Ron, to safety. Aaron didn’t have a vehicle, and Ron has Parkinson’s disease. They tried 911. They tried to get a rideshare. They were on foot when they encountered Andrew Lin. He was attempting a different rescue when he stopped to save them instead. We also talk with Jennifer Oteng, a geriatric outreach nurse, about helping people during an emergency — specifically elderly people with physical or cognitive limitations.

Tell Me What Happened

Aaron Samson, Andrew Lin, Jennifer Oteng, Torah Kachur

Escaping the Palisades Fire

APR 20, 202630 MIN
Tell Me What Happened

Escaping the Palisades Fire

APR 20, 202630 MIN

Description

In January 2025, a deadly fire blazed through the hills north of Los Angeles. Amidst the inferno, Aaron Samson needed to get his 83-year-old father-in-law, Ron, to safety. Aaron didn’t have a vehicle, and Ron has Parkinson’s disease. They tried 911. They tried to get a rideshare. They were on foot when they encountered Andrew Lin. He was attempting a different rescue when he stopped to save them instead. We also talk with Jennifer Oteng, a geriatric outreach nurse, about helping people during an emergency — specifically elderly people with physical or cognitive limitations. Guests include: Aaron Samson Andrew Lin Jennifer Oteng — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-oteng-aa945768/ For more about the series, check out https://www.onstar.com/podcast.