Tow truck driver Jeff Scott happened to be at a Tyler, Texas gas station when a car caught fire near the pumps and hooked the burning vehicle to his truck, towing it away from the fuel pumps and the people nearby before the fire could spread, according to KETK. Scott was called a hero for his quick thinking and willingness to risk his own safety.
Operator takeaway
Jeff Scott hooked up to a burning car next to gas pumps — when the choice is between risk and catastrophe, the operators who act are the ones communities remember.