A lonely highway, a traumatized son, and up to 20 people in need of urgent care after a horrific bus crash: that’s the situation Rich Rogers found himself in Wednesday morning along Highway 39, just south of Mackenzie, B.C. A former firefighter, he spoke to reporters about the toll it can take and the importance of supporting first responders.
He quit firefighting for his mental health. Then he came to the rescue after a horrific bus crash
Nov 7, 2026 | 7:00 AM