The Moth Presents Tom Ziegler: Bronx Burning

Ziegler fights an out of control blaze during one of the hottest summers in New York City's history. Tom Ziegler was born and raised in the Bronx, where he has lived for 58 years. He joined the New York Fire Department in January 1973 and spent 27 years with the NYFD, first as a fireman, then as a Fire Marshall and then a Lieutenant. He has been married for 34 years, and has three children and four grandchildren. He is now a flight attendant on JetBlue.